How the VA Helps Troubled Vets Veterans who seek mental health care can always turn to the VA for assistance. However, they need to be enrolled in the VA health care program first. Some VA services no longer require membership though. Over 1.7 million former service members were able to receive mental health services from ... What Kinds of Mental Health Services Does the VA Provide?Read More
Here Are the Signs to Watch Out For The trauma of war experienced by our former troops has left them with feelings of grief and misery. For months, they witnessed their comrades getting killed while they themselves got wounded during combat. Coupled with their separation from their loved ones, these experiences traumatized them. It’s no ... What Are the Common Symptoms of Depression in Veterans?Read More
Ways to Beat the Transition Blues It wouldn’t be unusual to hear a former military member say that the process of reintegrating into society is the toughest transition they’ve experienced. Of the veterans who served after the 9/11 attacks, 44% found it difficult to readjust to civilian life. After getting afflicted with mental health problems ... Tips for Vets Transitioning Back to Civilian LifeRead More
How to Protect Your Vehicle from the Harsh Wintry Weather Winter is a pretty harsh season for vehicles. The cold weather can affect your car’s performance in more ways than you can expect. Engine and transmission are affected by cold engine oil and other fluids. The low temperature also affects your fuel consumption because of ... 5 Simple Winter Car Care TipsRead More
SUVs Dominate List with 11; Toyota Takes Top 2 Spots When you buy a vehicle, you want that vehicle to perform well and go the extra mile. Vehicle durability is important. It is an essential factor for motorists who rely on their vehicles to transport them to their destinations safely. Before buying, some people research ... Top 20 Vehicles Most Likely to Last Over 200,000 MilesRead More
Here’s How You Can Identify PTSD Triggers Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental condition that occurs to individuals who have either experienced a traumatic event firsthand or witnessed one. Once thought of as a disorder suffered only by those who have been in combat situations, PTSD is now recognized as a mental health condition ... PTSD Trauma Reminders: TriggersRead More
Be Prepared for Any Emergency This Season Winterizing your vehicle is not the only thing you need to be concerned about this winter. This is one of the most dangerous times to go on the road this year, with 24% of weather-related vehicle crashes occurring this season. According to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, 15% of ... 8 Important Things to Keep in Your Car During WinterRead More
Anniversaries Aren’t Always Happy Occasions Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental condition caused by severe trauma. It’s a disorder that can leave its victim emotionally drained or out of control as they constantly relive the traumatic experience that triggered this condition. The disorder is not something that happens at random. There are internal and ... PTSD Trauma Reminders: AnniversariesRead More
This March, Be More Vigilant in Seeing Early Signs of TBI The brain is one of the primary organs of the human body. It’s part of our body’s central nervous system. The brain is responsible for controlling our thoughts, movements of our arms and legs, and the functions of many organs of our body. That’s ... Brain Injury Awareness Month: Red Flags You Need to Watch Out ForRead More
Why Mental Health Issues Afflict Many U.S. Vets Over two million Americans fought in the wars against terror in Iraq (2003-2018) and Afghanistan (2003-2018). According to Brown University’s Costs of War Project, the war in Iraq killed 4,550 U.S. troops while the war in Afghanistan cost the lives of 2,401 service members. Not all those ... Afghanistan/Iraq Veterans and PTSDRead More
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