Senate Veterans’ Affairs chair calls for more mental health care providers in rural areas

Citing ProPublica’s reporting on the barriers faced by veterans in crisis, Sen. Jon Tester asked VA Secretary Denis McDonough to increase the number of providers and ensure they are “in locations ... Read More

Senators blast Biden administration’s staffing plans for veterans’ health care

The top two senators on the Senate Committee on Veterans ... key areas including mental health care, that there will be “no hiring freeze or layoffs” and that the agency “has the nationwide ... Read More

7 alarming veteran mental health statistics (and tips for support)

Active military service lasts for a handful of years on average but can have a lifelong impact on mental health. Read More

Veterans and Medical Professionals Talk Mental Health at IOP Forum

Brooks also discussed the need to provide timely mental health care for veterans in need ... Want to keep up with breaking news? Subscribe to our email newsletter. The Harvard Crimson The ... Read More

No more waiting lists for community-based mental health and substance use services

No More Waiting Lists for Community-Based Mental Health and Substance Use Services Certified ... in access to patient care. · 49% increase in services provided to veterans and active military. Read More

Fewer people waiting in jail for mental health care, report shows

DENVER — Fewer Coloradans in jail are waiting for mental health treatment ... Human Services saw meaningful progress. Both the wait list and the time detainees spent waiting were decreasing ... Read More

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Study Drugs' Set the Stage for Other Drug Use and Mental Health Decline Mar. 11, 2024 — Taking 'study drugs' like Adderall without a diagnosis is not only dangerous in itself, but can lead to ... Read More

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Foundation commits $8M for mental health care for kids

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Riley Children’s Foundation has announced an $8 million commitment to improve access to mental health care for kids. The Indianapolis-based nonprofit says the commitment ... Read More

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Chair Calls for More Mental Health Care Providers in Rural Areas

What happens when veterans ... the agency appreciated Tester’s letter and would respond directly. Hayes noted the agency has several initiatives to increase capacity for mental health care ... Read More