Mental Health
Free VA Cable Gun Locks: Your No-Excuses Safety Move
VA says every Veteran can get a free cable gun lock with no paperwork. Here’s why that ‘time and space’ matters, and how to use it like a pro.
The VA’s Mental Health Apps Just Got a Major Upgrade
PTSD Coach 4.0 just dropped with personalized home screens, new trackers, and an anonymous community. Here’s the realistic guide to VA mental health apps in 2026.
VA Just Dropped $112M for Veteran Mental Health
The VA announced $112M in Fox Grant funding for veteran suicide prevention. Here’s what it means for you and how to access community-based mental health care.
Veteran Suicide Prevention: What’s Actually Working (And What’s Not)
More than 140,000 veterans have died by suicide since 2001. In 2023, the rate hit 35.2 per 100,000—the highest recorded since 2018. Here’s an honest look at what programs are producing results, what’s failing, and what the mission looks like going forward.
Telehealth for Veterans: How to Access Mental Health Care from Home
In FY2025, nearly 3 million veterans used VA telehealth across 14.6 million episodes of care—and mental health is where it’s delivering the most. Here’s the complete guide to accessing veteran telehealth mental health care from your couch, with zero BS.
VA Mental Health Workforce Shortage: What It Means for Your Care in 2026
The VA’s own watchdog found severe psychology shortages at all 139 medical centers—and the problem got measurably worse in 2025. Here’s what that means for your VA mental health care in 2026, and what you can actually do about it.
Mental Health Resources That Actually Work (From a Vet Who’s Used Them)
Forget the generic hotline posters. Here are mental health resources that actually work, from a veteran who’s used them.