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First responders, veterans hail benefits of psychedelic drugs as California debates legalization
First responders, veterans hail benefits of psychedelic drugs as California debates legalization
Bernard J. Wolfson, KFF Health News
May 14, 2024
7:00 am

Abundant research has shown that psychedelics have the potential to produce lasting relief from depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and other mental health conditions.

Staff warned about the lack of psychiatric care at a VA clinic. They couldn’t prevent tragedy.
Staff warned about the lack of psychiatric care at a VA clinic. They couldn’t prevent tragedy.
Kathleen McGrory and Neil Bedi, ProPublica, photography by Loren Elliott for ProPublica
January 8, 2024
2:05 pm

Two veterans sought psychiatric care at a VA clinic in Chico, California. They were bounced between virtual providers and struggled to get support in the threadbare system. A staffer worried, “We are going to kill someone.” Then tragedy struck.

Is the VA starting to embrace psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health?
Is the VA starting to embrace psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health?
Lecia Bushak
November 17, 2023
3:18 pm

The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs’ Subcommittee on Health held what appears to be its first official hearing on the use of psychedelic therapies for veterans’ mental health care.

Kathryn Bigelow works with Ad Council to help veterans in crisis
Kathryn Bigelow works with Ad Council to help veterans in crisis
Eric Berger
September 8, 2023
3:00 pm

The director of the Oscar-winning film The Hurt Locker directed a PSA encouraging veterans to ask for help for themselves.

Drive-thru baby showers serve express needs of pregnant veterans in Atlanta
Drive-thru baby showers serve express needs of pregnant veterans in Atlanta
Jess Mador, WABE, KFF Health News
May 11, 2023
11:30 am

A few years ago, the Atlanta VA Clinic got creative with its outreach to pregnant patients. It began throwing surprise baby showers for small groups of patients.

Some private companies charge hefty fees to help veterans with disability claims
Some private companies charge hefty fees to help veterans with disability claims
Michelle Andrews, KFF Health News
April 28, 2023
11:30 am

More than a quarter of the United States’ nearly 5 million veterans have a disability related to their military service, and they have various ways to file a claim for tax-free monthly disability payments.

Veterans Health Administration announces it will cover Leqembi, Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug
Veterans Health Administration announces it will cover Leqembi, Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug
Lecia Bushak
March 13, 2023
4:12 pm

In a surprise move, the VHA said it would cover Leqembi for certain eligible veterans.

First look: Klick’s 2022 holiday video spreads cheer to veteran care center
First look: Klick’s 2022 holiday video spreads cheer to veteran care center
Larry Dobrow
December 6, 2022
5:00 am

“Light the Way” chronicles how Klick volunteers effected a holiday-themed transformation at a veterans care facility in Toronto.

VA unveils $20 million innovation challenge tackling veteran suicide
VA unveils $20 million innovation challenge tackling veteran suicide
Lecia Bushak
May 26, 2022
9:50 am

Mission Daybreak’s focus areas include using digital footprint data, boosting access to the Veterans Crisis Line and assisting the transition from military to civilian life.

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