Meet the kids taking care of wounded veteransMore than 2 million kids live with a disabled veteran at home. Calls are growing to extend more support to these ‘hidden helpers.'By Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse7 weeks ago
DOD commits $9.8 million to study psychedelics for active-duty troopsDuring one study, physicians at Walter Reed plan to give the psychedelic drug MDMA to active-duty soldiers with mild to moderate PTSD.By Noah Daly7 weeks ago
40% rise in mental health diagnoses among troops, report findsDiagnoses of PTSD and anxiety disorders nearly doubled between 2019 and 2023, according to a new Defense Health Agency report.By Riley Ceder4 months ago
Psychedelic therapy sparks clash between Colorado officials and vetsAmid psychedelic therapy's legalization in Colorado, veterans implored Colorado Springs officials not to pass treatment restrictions.4 months ago
VA sees rise in military sexual trauma claims, thanks to outreach workOfficials saw an 18% rise in MST-related requests last year after targeted efforts to encourage filing and reform the claims process.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
VA awards $1.5 million to study using psychedelics for PTSD treatmentThe move is the first time Veterans Affairs leaders have funded a study into psychedelic benefits since the 1960s.By Leo Shane III5 months ago