When facing a big, intimidating project, sometimes it’s easier to break it down into smaller tasks. Especially when those tasks build on each other until
VA is committed to supporting Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma. VA uses the term “military sexual trauma” (MST) to refer to sexual assault or
As the coronavirus pandemic stretches into a second year, you may feel lonely, worried and stressed. Annie text messages are available to help. Annie is
Believe it or not, many women Veterans do not self-identify as Veterans. According to Dr. Laura Miller, psychiatrist and medical director of reproductive mental health
Did you know that the Charitable Checkoff program lets you designate all or part of your Oregon refund to support veterans?
Holiday traditions and family get-togethers are a source of comfort for many. But the holidays can also act as anniversaries of unpleasant events or remind us
De-CRUIT is a Veteran therapy program founded by Stephan Wolfert that uses Shakespeare to help Veterans work through traumas. Stephen Wolfert, founder and “patient zero”
After many months of facing the COVID-19 pandemic, many are feeling on edge. Worrying about catching the virus, financial difficulties, isolation: these challenging times are
VA’s annual suicide report, which updates data from 2005 through 2018, highlights a number of positive trends. The report enables VA to tailor suicide prevention
A graph from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ annual report on veterans suicide, released on Nov. 12, 2020. (Courtesy of VA)
A VA Portland volunteer peer facilitator and Navy Veteran shares his story of determination, heartbreak, deep struggle and, ultimately, hope; this is his experience with
Thanks to new legislation signed into law Saturday, anyone distressed with thoughts of suicide will be able by next fall to dial 988 to reach
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