It can be hard for Veterans to reach out if they’re struggling – but in the eyes of their loved ones, seeking help can be an act of bravery. If you or a Veteran you know needs support, find resources at http://VA.gov/REACH.  If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive 24/7 confidential support. ...

In a new PSA, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter from @TheWarAndTreatyOfficial acknowledge that it can be hard for Veterans to reach out if they’re struggling – but in the eyes of their loved ones, seeking help can be an act of bravery. Everyone can play a role in suicide prevention. If you or a Veteran you know needs support, find resources ...

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."

Our mental health expert, U.S. Public Health Service Capt. Meghan Corso, chief of behavioral health clinical operations at the Defense Health Agency, answers a "Dear Doc" question on ways to protect your mental health.

Lt Col Aja is a facility dog at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. She works with her handler, Lt Col Kristen Shear, a nurse scientist, to help reduce staff stress. People tend to carry stress in their shoulders, so Aja is trained to give hugs, putting her head on pressure points on the shoulder to help reduce stress.

Targeted care offers the right mental health resources for each individual as it begins rolling out across the Department of Defense.

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.

For soldiers in recovery, the path to healing following trauma can be a long and challenging road. While many focus on the visible physical injuries soldiers endure, the emotional trauma hidden behind the surface can leave a lasting impact if not adequately addressed. Through the Struggle Well program at Fort Drum, New York, soldiers participate is ...

The Department of Defense Suicide Event Report system standardizes suicide surveillance across the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force to support the Department of Defense's suicide prevention mission.

Nalu, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, is a full-time Tripler Army Medical Center hospital facility dog. He is present in the Child and Family Behavioral Health Service Clinic, where he works alongside Dr. Kathryn Egan, a child psychiatrist, and licensed clinical social workers.

U.S. Naval Hospital Guam expands mental health capabilities with the launch of a Crisis Stabilization Unit for acute mental health services.

Our psychology expert talks about PTSD and treatments for it.