2020 was a strange and difficult year for many, if not most, of us. It was challenging for our mental health, physical health, social health, economic health…it was hard in so many ways. It was also a year of a break from writing for me; at the end of 2019, Read more…
On August 19th, an issue of IDW Publishing’s GI Joe comic was released. This issue is an real and honest look at the psychological impact of combat, the story of battle buddies helping each other out, and the successes and setbacks that are experienced on a veteran’s journey to wellness. Read more…
When a service member leaves the military, they are leaving a unique way of life. Whether it’s the early mornings, the time away from family, or simply the connection to other service members, the daily life of someone who served in the military is not common to those who never Read more…
We are pleased to announce an upcoming webinar series presented in partnership with the NAADAC, the National Association for Addiction Professionals Starting August 24th, 2019, NAADAC is hosting a series of live and on-demand webinars looking at clinical mental health treatment for service members and veterans.The webinars will Read more…
Good mental health is critical to everyone. Unfortunately, limited funding, resources and cultural barriers prevent people from receiving help when they need it. No matter who you are or where you are, you can change the way we think and talk about mental health. If you know someone who is Read more…
There are hundreds of great organizations doing what they can, where they can, to promote veteran mental health. These include mental health organizations, such as the Colorado Veterans Health and Wellness Agency in Colorado Springs, and Veterans Counseling Veterans in Orlando. They also include organizations that do not have a Read more…
One of the challenges with talking about veteran mental health in post military life is the first place that we all go to in our heads: that image of the crazy combat veteran sitting on the side of the road holding a sign. Or John Rambo or G.I. Jane. If Read more…
Faithful readers, I’ve got one heck of an announcement to make: I’ve been selected as one of the first group of veterans and non-veterans serving in leadership roles across the nation to participate in the Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Initiative. For those of you who haven’t served, the concept Read more…