Who decides what works? Inside VA’s mental health treatment playbook
For veterans seeking treatment for PTSD, depression, anxiety or substance use disorders, the question sounds simple: If a…
Majority of VA mental health visits are timely, but referrals lag: Watchdog
Roughly 80% of mental health appointments made in the Veterans Affairs’ Community Care Program are scheduled within the…
Major VA study to examine effectiveness of psilocybin on depression, PTSD
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching research to determine whether psilocybin — the psychoactive ingredient in “magic…
VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a nationwide clinical trial to determine whether semaglutide, marketed as Ozempic…
VA, HHS to increase psychedelic therapy research for PTSD, military-related mental health issues
The Departments of Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services signed an agreement Monday to increase coordination on…
Some remote Tricare families will get prescription drugs for free
Starting Feb. 28, active duty family members who live far from a military hospital or clinic, and who…
This company is rethinking PTSD treatment for veterans — with VR
Neurova Labs began the way many veteran-founded health technologies do, with frustration, loss and a growing belief that…
What troops need to know about Hegseth’s new memos for the force
The Pentagon issued several memos this week that impose strict fitness and grooming standards, lessen education requirements and…
DOD needs to shore up help for troops with gambling problems, GAO says
Defense officials’ efforts to address service members’ gambling problems don’t go far enough, according to a new report…
Soldiers with high fitness test scores now exempt from body fat rule
Soldiers who score a 465 or better on the Army Fitness Test will not be subject to flagging…
VA mental health providers say they are under pressure to limit care
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public…
Army releases spirituality fitness guide and battle book
The U.S. Army released a spirituality guide to help soldiers gauge their spiritual fitness, much like they would…