Monthly Archives: August 2026
Psychedelic Drug Trials Continue for US Veterans
The VA is continuing to push forward with trials that will determine the efficacy of psychedelic drugs for veterans with various mental health challenges. CBS News recently reported on the experiences of nine veterans who returned from a psychedelic retreat in Mexico. Another report highlights the fact that medical companies involved in these trials… Read More »
Can VA Virtual Care Replace Real Doctors?
Around the time the current administration announced and implemented significant cuts to VA staffing (including physicians), the subject of “VA virtual health” received increased attention and media exposure. Some veterans are discovering that this virtual approach is quite convenient. But can it really replace the kind of care you’d receive from real doctors? If… Read More »
VA Disability Payments Suddenly Halt Because of Obscure Rule
Many veterans who receive disability benefits depend on them to get through the month. Any disruption to this crucial lifeline can cause serious challenges, especially if disruptions seem to come out of nowhere. Thanks to an obscure rule involving separation pay, this is exactly what many veterans are currently experiencing. If you are experiencing… Read More »
Will I Lose My Home After Cuts to VA Benefits?
Many veterans today rely on something called the “Veterans Assistance Partial Claim Payment” program, which provides relief for those struggling to pay their mortgage installments. This program has proven incredibly controversial, especially after being shut down and replaced in 2022. Now, the situation has spiraled completely out of control to the point where veterans… Read More »
Suicide Rate Drops in 2024 for US Service Members
The most recent data from the Pentagon shows that the suicide rate for US service members dropped in 2024. This is encouraging news, although each suicide among service members or veterans is unacceptable. If you are struggling with suicidal ideations, you deserve access to effective mental health treatment. If you cannot access this treatment,… Read More »
Lawmaker Suggests Using AI for Veteran Suicide Prevention
As the government seemingly cuts funding to mental health treatment for veterans, some lawmakers are suggesting the VA fill the gap with artificial intelligence (AI). Could an AI chatbot really replace a human therapist or counselor? How effective can AI be in suicide prevention? If you need help accessing mental health treatment and you’re… Read More »
VA Attempts to Make it Easier for Rural Veterans to Access Healthcare
One of the most pressing issues facing rural veterans today is access to healthcare. Some veterans prefer to live in rural locations, while others relocate after being priced out of metropolitan neighborhoods. Whatever the case may be, these veterans deserve just as much access to healthcare as those in big cities. The VA is… Read More »