Mental Health
Case Reports
FDA Black Box, VA Red Ink? A Successful Service-Connected Disability Claim for Chronic Neuropsychiatric Adverse Effects From Mefloquine
More veterans are likely to present to the VA with service-connected claims for adverse effects related to exposure to a prophylactic antimalarial...
Patient Care
Healing for Veteran Survivors of Sexual Trauma
Article
Walk the Talk: VA Mental Health Care Professionals’ Role in Promoting Physical Activity
Physical activity and therapy programs that include experiential exercise may be particularly effective in helping veterans become and stay active...
News
Novel Method Reveals New Genetic Information on Depression
Researchers extend their analysis of the genomic regions of a patient to understand depression diagnosis and treatment.
Article
New Cancer Data & Trends
Best Practices
VA Touts Telehealth Success Before House Panel
Program Profile
Development and Implementation of a Geriatric Walking Clinic
The overall quality of life of older veterans living in a rural area improved by participating in a patient-centric, home-based walking program....
Government and Regulations
Veteran Suicide Rate Up 32% Since 2001
Government and Regulations
Education and Anxiety Disorders
Study data revile a connection between completed education levels and anxiety disorders.
Program Profile
Let’s Dance: A Holistic Approach to Treating Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
A pilot study suggested that a dance-class program promoted well-being, self-confidence, and stress reduction for veterans with PTSD.