Military & First Responders
Updated Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM PT
Military & First Responders Psychologist News
Current reporting, research and professional developments across Military & First Responders, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
In a heartfelt journey of remembrance and resilience, Chris Stephens, an advocate for military mental health awareness, is using his personal experience to inspire others ...
Veterans and community members gathered on Saturday morning at Abilene State Park for the third annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Hike and Remembrance.
Veterans, first responders and community members will gather Sept. 26 for the Trail of Hope 5K, an event honoring veterans lost to suicide.
The National Association for Veteran and First Responder Wellness (NAVFRW) today announced its 2026 San Diego Wellness Summit, a fr ...
DE SOTO, Iowa – An Atlantic, Iowa, native and former U.S. Army Ranger is walking nearly 375 miles across Iowa, carrying his golf clubs and using the journey to raise awareness about veterans’ mental ...
The Oklahoma First Responder Wellness Division, under the Department of Public Safety, kicked off "Not One Mor," Thursday with a message: no first responder has to carry the weight of the profession ...
Thursday is World Suicide Prevention Day, and Richmond's Texas Inn is teaming up with Tech for Troops' Game Corps to fundraise for suicide preventative gaming. Suicide is one of the leading causes of ...
Bury veterans’ mental health and wellbeing will be in focus at the Armed Forces Covenant Conference on September 17 at the Fusilier Museum.
Doug Jones returned to Anniston Tuesday to discuss veterans’ health care, benefits, mental health and opportunities after military service. — Jones recalled his Senate work addressing ...
For many veterans, coming home does not mean leaving the impact of military service behind. As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11, it is important to recognize the mental health struggles many ...
The recognition marks CalVet’s sixth Abraham Lincoln Pillar of Excellence Award and the first recognizing CalVet’s work to expand access to mental health care for veterans and their families.
For the men and women who run towards and deal first hand with emergencies, the stress of the job often lingers long after the sirens fade.
A flag draped casket will honorably be carried from the backside of the Hancock County Courthouse to the front sidewalk by veteran and active-duty military and set in place at 7AM. Opening ceremonies ...
The second annual 9/11 Stair Climb is set to take place in Steinbach, bringing first responders together to honour the lives lost on September 11, 2001, while raising awareness and funds for first ...
Data from the Veterans’ Administration show roughly well over half of veterans who died by suicide in 2023 were not diagnosed with or treated for mental illness in the last year of their lives.
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs invites veterans, families, service members, community partners and members of the public to register for the upcoming VA Community Mental Health Summit ...
Rawle Andrews Jr. tells us about the warning signs when a veteran is facing challenges and the free resources available to them.
Ahead of 9/11's 25th anniversary, the APA Foundation launches a video campaign using real veteran stories to fight suicide stigma.
INDIANAPOLIS — For many Veterans, when they come home, it could be difficult to leave the challenges of service behind. Veterans across the United States have experienced mental health challenges.
The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center will host its 2026 Virtual Mental Health Summit, “The Voice of the Veteran,” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10. The virtual event is open to veterans, caregivers, ...
The veterans who joined this year have had more than 1.4 million medical appointments, according to the agency.
An Afghanistan war veteran is bringing his mental health initiative to Brandon by hosting a community event about research and resources available to veterans and first responders on Sunday.
Trauma exposure and station culture can have deadly consequences for police and firefighters. Here’s how one group aims to address it.
N.J., has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding access to mental health counseling for veterans and their families across the country. Kean, ...
According to the Defense Casualty Analysis System, 330 veterans suffered self-inflicted deaths in 2025; there's one Siouxland group that's taking a unique approach to lowering those numbers.
Army veteran Jon Sabala was getting ready to begin a career helping small businesses develop plans and establish an online presence.
The treatment uses magnetic stimulation to target patterns of brain activity that can become disrupted by trauma.
Police officer, veteran and former correctional officer Jeff Benaim ran from Montauk to Manhattan to raise money and awareness for veteran and first responder mental health ...
Advocates and U.S. lawmakers are pushing for a sweeping package of bills to support improvements in veteran healthcare services, including mental health funding.
For Ukrainian soldiers the sound of drones has become a trigger for a new kind of trauma. Bostjan Videmsek reports from Ukraine on the mental-health emergency facing millions of veterans ...