Mental Health
More Needs to Be Done to Meet the Mental Health Challenges Facing Veterans
by TAMMY BARLET
Transitioning from active duty brings many challenges and mental health stressors.
The Fight to Rebuild Our Broken Mental Health System
by TIM MURPHY
Over 2 million Americans with serious mental illness go without treatment each year. This Congressman believes it’s time to help them, and he’s got a plan to do just that.
The Real Mental Health Crisis in America
by DJ JAFFE
According to this expert and activist, the problem facing the nation’s mental health system is not one of money. Rather, it’s one of misplaced priorities.
The Wisconsin Example
by ROBIN VOS
The Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly discusses how his state is reinvesting in mental health care and a package of reforms that was recently approved.
A Q&A with Gordon Smith
Over a decade after the death of his son, this former Oregon Senator is spearheading a campaign to raise awareness of depression and end the stigma of the disease.
The Invisible Wounds of War
by PATRICIA DRISCOLL
Today, one veteran commits suicide every 65 minutes. A look at the work being done to end this epidemic and care for the combat-related injuries that no one can see.
The Cost of Doing Nothing
by MARY GILIBERTI
After years of deep budget cuts, an examination of why investing in mental health care not only saves money, but saves lives.
