Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Spartan Pledge: A Promise to Seek Help Before Suicide

By Debbie Gregory. It's a staggering statistic that we're all becoming aware of: an average of 22 veterans take their…

8 years ago

Pets for Vets- Making Matches, Saving Lives

By Debbie Gregory. Dogs have always been called “man’s best friend” as they are known for their loyalty and companionship.…

9 years ago

Injured Veterans Triumph in the 2016 Invictus Games

By Debbie Gregory. The VA was proud to support the more than 500 ill and injured military Veterans from 15…

9 years ago

Social Media Effort #22Kill Raises Veteran Suicide Awareness

By Debbie Gregory. #22KILL is part of a social media campaign, launched by non-profit 22KILL, to bring attention to veteran…

9 years ago

Filing a VA Claim? Make Sure to Make Technology Work for You

By Theresa Aldrich Filing a claim for service connected disability compensation through Veterans Affairs can be a daunting task. But…

9 years ago

Philanthropist Pledges $275 Million for Veteran Mental Health Care

By Debbie Gregory. Philanthropist Steven A. Cohen has pledged $275 million for a national network of free mental health clinics…

9 years ago

Increasingly, Veterans Denied VA Care Due to Discharge Circumstances

By Debbie Gregory. An other than honorable discharge is the military equivalent of a “scarlet letter.” Often called “bad paper,”…

9 years ago

Love Hormone Oxytocin May Help With PTSD and Anxiety

By Debbie Gregory. Hormone and gene therapies for anxiety and PTSD could be on the way.  Oxytocin, often called the…

9 years ago

Commission on Care Panel Considers Closing VA Healthcare Facilities

By Debbie Gregory. In Section 202 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014, Congress established the Commission…

9 years ago

Veteran Suicide Prevention Act H.R. 4640 Introduced

By Debbie Gregory. Congressman David Jolly (FL-13) and Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District have co-sponsored legislation mandating…

9 years ago