Behavioral Health Resources for Women Veterans
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Service Members Veterans and their Families (SMVF) Technical Assistance Center has curated a list of behavioral health resources for Women Veterans. SAMHSA's...
New Survey: Wounded Veterans Still Struggle to Access Mental Health Support
Despite already receiving benefits for other injuries, many Veterans working with the Wounded Warrior Project aren’t sure where to access mental health services to help with issues like depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, according to a new survey by the...
April is the Month of the Military Child
Every year we take the month of April to celebrate resilient military-connected children for their selflessness and sacrifice as they serve our country as part of a military family. There are many ways and resources to help you and your community recognize the Month...
Additional Resources for Those Struggling with Unsettling News and Images from Ukraine
The disturbing news and images from the conflict in Ukraine make it difficult to see past the uncertainty and brutality of war. Service members and their families are on high alert, with thousands deploying to Europe to support our NATO allies. Trauma from the Cold...
Benefits, Resources Available to Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Southwest Asia Theater of Operations
March 20, 2022, marked the 19th anniversary of the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The conflict lasted nearly nine years and claimed the lives of nearly 4,500 services members and left more than 31,000 wounded. Those who served in OIF, or the Southwest...
Preventing, Identifying, and Treating Substance Use Disorders among Service Members
Substance use disorders affect active-duty service members health and ability to perform their duties. While service members use illicit substances at lower rates than the general population, binge drinking rates in the military exceed those among the general...