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Mental health and behavior

Find out everything you need to know about mental health, including awareness, services, treatments and more.

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What mental health issues affect Veterans most?
They can start while you're serving or after you've become a civilian.

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How to find a Veterans community at home
Get resources for connecting once you return to civilian life.

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Moody? Cranky? 7 odd reasons why
Find out how too much coffee, too little sleep, and other factors affect your outlook.

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Loneliness may be deadlier than obesity—and other shocking facts
About 42.6 million US adults over age 45 report chronic loneliness, but younger people may also b...

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Feeling alone? Here's why Veterans need to connect
It improves your mental and physical health—and can help prevent issues like depression down the lin...

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How to handle your grief during the holidays
End-of-year celebrations are hard when you’re processing a loss. Here’s how to get through the seaso...

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Should I go to the ER for my depression?
Emergency room visits for mental health are on the rise—but the ER may not be the best recourse for ...

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Why depression is more common among women
Learn about some unique factors that help explain why women are twice as likely to develop the condi...

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How to build confidence and silence your inner bully
Learn ways to set boundaries, stop negative self-talk and get what you really want out of life.

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Why does springtime make some people depressed?
It’s a myth that suicide rates are highest in winter.