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Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin spoke at an event hosted by the organization AMVETS, or American Veterans, to announce a new joint effort with the VA in addressing mental health car…

Tregg Duerson and Mike Turner spoke at a suicide prevention conference. Mr. Duerson talked about his family’s struggle after his father, former Chicago Bears football player Dave Duerson, co…

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta spoke about the increase in veteran suicides. He talked about changing the military culture of embarrassment over needing help, and better coordination between…

Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and Pamela Hyde spoke at a conference on suicide prevention.

Mental health experts gathered to discuss a public health model for enhanced mental health care for returning service members, veterans, and their families. After their opening remarks, Majo…

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates hosted a gathering of mental health experts to discuss a public health model for enhanced mental health care…

Participants talked about mental health care for veterans, and particularly that associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Dr. Kussman opened with an overview of the Department …

Participants in a mental health conference sponsored by the Veterans Administration spoke about military health care and mental health issues. Topics included mental health screening, treatm…