3 up-and-coming outdoor therapy nonprofits for veterans
Veteran suicide rates are not getting any better. There are more than 45,000 veteran and military-focused nonprofits in the United States. With this huge number, we would expect the veteran…
How the memory of her Vietnam Veteran father inspires VA psychologist’s suicide prevention work
**This article discusses suicide prevention and treatment. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, dial 988 for immediate and confidential help. As suicide numbers continue…
Researchers at the VA focus on innovative treatment for veterans to target social isolation
The Department of Veterans Affairs reports it is poised to support veterans in its care but researchers continue to focus on new and innovative treatment options for its warriors. Lisham (Lee)…
Restoring honor and releasing the shame of suicide
On December 8, 2021, I almost lost my combat veteran husband to a self-inflicted gun wound—words I never thought would be a part of our story. Immediately following, we lost…
4 ways veterans can promote their mental health
It is becoming increasingly clear that returning from military service with invisible psychological wounds is a common occurrence. Recent research suggests around 20% of veterans experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress…
Memorial Day: It’s not just for service members lost in combat
Memorial Day, once called Decoration Day, originated after the Civil War as a way to honor those who died on the battlefield. There are multiple stories in history as to…
This is the mass suicide mission the Soviets wanted to use on the US Navy in WWIII
In 2013, a former Soviet Navy officer named Maksim Y. Tokarev penned an article in the U.S. Naval War College Review called …
The US military cleaned up victims of modern history’s largest mass suicide
In November 1978, 909 members of a fanatical cult died — killing themselves and their children using a cyanide and Valium-laced grape drink — to make a political statement: they would d…
Units experimenting with pilot programs to address suicide
Seventy-seven National Guard members have died of suicide this year as of October, the month that the second annual Department of Defense Suicide Report was released. According to the report,…
Taking on veteran suicide, one pair of ‘Ranger panties’ at a time
Active-duty servicemembers and veterans share many common experiences which often sets us apart from civilians. We can come together over a tour-of-duty station, a shared commander or unit, or the unforgettable aspects of our training. But it’s oft…