Researchers from the University of Michigan may have found a way to relieve the after-effects of combat. A study from the University of Michigan found that going through an eight-week … [Read more...]
Crowdfunding supports “Deported Veterans,” The Mission Continues 5/4
April 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Trending Veteran News They fight for the country, but they aren’t welcome to live here. Griselda Nevarez reports on Huffington Post on Army paratrooper Rebolledo who served in Kosovo … [Read more...]
K9s for Warriors Helps Vets with PTSD
April 29, 2013 by 2 Comments
Veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lean on man's best friend to help them start a new life after war. Founded two years ago by Jacksonville, Florida, resident Shari … [Read more...]
Veteran News Across the Globe
March 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Veterans across the globe top the newswire today. In Canada, former veterans affairs ombudsman and retired colonel Pat Stogran proves stress isn’t just related to combat. Doing his job took its … [Read more...]
Homeless Female Veterans
February 28, 2013 by 1 Comment
The New York Times reports (yes, actually reports, which means talking to actual people involved) on the rising number of homeless female veterans. With women making up 14 percent of active duty … [Read more...]
Trending: Unemployed Veterans
February 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Unemployment and job prospects again tops the news cycle for veterans. In a widely publicized paper issued by senior economist R. Jason Faberman and senior associate economics Taft Foster from the … [Read more...]
Vets Encouraged to Seek Counseling Degrees
January 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A new program at Newton's Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology is encouraging veterans to pursue careers in psychology, therapy and other mental health-related careers, The Boston Globe … [Read more...]
PTSD Service Dogs Still Hot Topic
October 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Service dog therapy helps hundreds of PTSD-suffering veterans, but hurdles remainA recent decision by the Veterans Administration confirmed that service dog treatment will remain uncovered for … [Read more...]
VA Promotes PTSD Awareness
August 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The VA wants to help educate and raise awareness about PTSD for servicemembers and their families. You may find PTSD resources and help on the VA website. Along with the … [Read more...]
PTSD Service Dog Controversy
I sat in the IAVA offices during Veterans Week 2009. A group of us member veterans were … [Read more...]