Music has been part of U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Todd Freeman’s life since he was 11 years old. In 2005 when he enlisted into the U.S. Army Reserve at 19 years old, there was no doubt in his mind about his military occupational specialty choice: music. Freeman’s military career led him into the Suicide Prevention Program at U.S. Army Civil Affairs and ...

Expeditionary medical teams play a dual role—as caregivers and as guardians of their own wellness with mental health as a core component of combat readiness, especially within expeditionary medicine.

Watching U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Anthony Palacios and Austin Irving give each other knowing looks and laugh together, you'd think they've been friends for years. In reality, their bond was forged by a sobering situation: when Irving decided he was going to take his own life.

Two years after the Department of the Air Force implemented the Brandon Act, its impact continues to grow across the force. Built on principles of transparency, accessibility, and trust, the act empowers service members to seek mental health support when they need it - on their terms.

Suicide prevention involves the collective effort of local and national organizations, health care professionals, individuals, and support systems, such as family, friends, unit leaders, and peers.

The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training team at Naval Hospital Bremerton listen, connect, and care to make suicide prevention an easier topic to discuss.

Every September, the Department of Defense and military services support Suicide Prevention Month as a way of drawing attention to the resources available to prevent service member suicides.

This September, the Department of Defense highlights Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month through its campaign, "Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect."

The Center for Deployment Psychology at the Uniformed Services University was awarded the Gold Medal for Healthcare Games at the recent International Serious Play Awards in Toronto, Canada. The conference offered an opportunity for researchers, educators, and game developers to grow their skills in game-based learning.

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — A joint Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs working group has announced a revised clinical practice guideline for clinicians evaluating patients at high risk of suicidal thoughts or actions.

Behavioral Health leaders from Defense Health Network East and Military Readiness Command East gathered here to share best practices and highlight new programs that can improve care.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tony Lawrence, 673rd Medical Support Squadron commander, describes his journey of grief, growth, and ultimately gratitude after the tragic loss of his child.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Briley met the love of her life shortly after arriving at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, her first duty station. After her husband died by suicide, her path to wellness wasn’t a quick or easy one, but she was able to find support in the people and resources around her.

A new Department of Defense policy recognizes the private nature of mental health care and is part of a larger DOD effort to reduce the stigma that is often associated with seeking help for mental health.

From our experts: Resources and advice for those left behind after a death by suicide