Facility dogs have benefitted from the respect wounded warriors have for them and support mental health and wellness in patients across the Military Health System.

U.S. public health agencies such as the National Institute of Mental Health have recognized that certain minority groups appear to experience greater risk for certain behavioral health disorders. The higher rates of adverse health problems in minority groups are often referred to as “disparities.”

Facility dogs across the Military Health System are being recognized for their value with honorary commissions, enlistments, and service vests.

This week, the Defense Health Agency is celebrating facility dogs assigned to military hospitals across the nation for its “Dog Days of Summer” campaign July 24-28. DHA will spotlight stories of hard-working dogs dedicated to keeping service members, their families, and hospital staff healthy and happy.

The Psychological Health Center of Excellence is one of the Centers of Excellence within the Research and Engineering Directorate of the Defense Health Agency. PHCoE collaborates across the Department of Defense and with the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies to provide leadership and expertise to inform policy and drive improvements in ...

Moving season is in full swing for many military families. The process of a Permanent Change of Station, or PCS, can be both exciting and stressful. We've got some tips to help ease the rigors of relocation.

When the Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier set off last month on its second deployment, it carried something both familiar and entirely novel: Sage the Labrador retriever!

Barksdale Air Force Base has been chosen as one of six U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command bases to pilot the targeted care concept. Targeted care standardizes the patient intake and evaluation process, and ensures the patient gets the specific care they need in a timely manner.

Burnout can affect anyone in the military, but there are strategies to fight it.

No soldier wants to hear Medical Evaluation Board. It happens. For U.S. Army Maj. Tori Camire, a U.S. Army judge advocate general officer, those words helped her work through the process in the Army Recovery Care Program.

Frequently asked questions and answers about the Real Warriors program

Frequently asked questions about the inTransition program

For active duty service members and veterans, mental health struggles may impact health, relationships, and daily life. Financial strain, stress, substance abuse and other life issues can lead to depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues. Poor mental health can increase the risk for many types of physical health problems, particularly in ...

In childhood, mental wellness contributes to resiliency and social skills, and is critical to reaching developmental and emotional milestones. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that pediatric depression and anxiety doubled during the pandemic.

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