Desperate for help, a Marine battles phone trees, hold music and indifference
The system is callous. Not maliciously. It just happens. Checkbox by checkbox. Door by door. Doctor by doctor.
By Evan Slusser, The War Horse
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Supporting fathers is a readiness issue the Army can’t ignore
Despite progress in perinatal support in the Army, a critical population remains largely invisible and unconsidered: fathers and nonbirthing partners.
By Capt. Lauren Finch
‘I felt like a factory worker.’ Why VA psychologists are burning out
The number of veterans seeking mental health treatment continues to rise, but the number of psychologists dropped last year for the first time in a decade.
By Leah Rosenbaum, The War Horse
He hunted roadside bombs in Iraq. Now he hunts adventure to combat PTSD.
Veteran retreats taught him how to kayak, ski and forgive himself.
By Casey Elliott, The War Horse
Research on problem gambling included in defense funding law
Under a new Department of Defense program, gambling addiction is now a topic of research.
By Patricia Kime
Veteran suicide rate slightly increased, latest report finds
While the overall number of suicides went down in 2023, due to the overall veteran population declining, the rate of veteran suicide increased.
By Patricia Kime