Latest "Mental health" stories

It ‘keeps us awake’: Navy leaders say sailor suicides are huge concern

“Mental health is a vexing problem for us," Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday said.

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 weeks ago

SWO boss: Embarking chaplains to DDGs is aiding sailor mental health

“I think the chaplain initiative was one of the best things we've done."

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 weeks ago

Hawaii gun permit ruling sides with ‘homesick’ Navy officer

Hawaii cannot deny a firearms permit simply because someone has sought counseling, a judge has ruled.

2 months ago

Air Force leaders urge more focus on mental health as suicides rise

"If we pay attention to this as leaders, we can make a difference," Secretary Frank Kendall said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago

Why is Big Navy mum on mental health care shortages, long wait times?

The Navy is struggling to fill mental health care positions in the fleet, and sailors are complaining about long wait times.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

7 months ago

‘Buddy Check’ gatherings aimed at helping veterans

The group has veterans from Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Persian Gulf and every branch of service.

By Christina Lyons, Beatrice Daily Sun and John Grinvalds, Beatrice Daily Sun

14 months ago

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