We need your help this Holiday Season to make an impact with the health and well-being of men and boys everywhere. The Lifespan Gender Gap has widened to 6 years, with men dying way too early from preventable diseases. We need everyone's help to get life-saving education, resources, and more into the hearts of communities across America. Consider purchasing from the Men's Health Network store or by donating today. Continue reading
Category: Deployment
Brain Injury in Service and its Relationship to Mental Health
Brain Injury in Service and its Relationship to Mental Health Concussion Legacy Foundation Author: Samantha Bureau, PhD In September, we come together to raise awareness about concussions so that more individuals and families know what to do in the event they or their loved one sustains one. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain...Continue reading
PTSD: Affects Vets’ Spouses Too
According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), about 25 percent of vets returning from the recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq are suffering from PTSD. That’s about 500,000 veterans. If we include family members, that number more than doubles. Not surprisingly, returning veterans—particularly those with PTSD—have a higher divorce rate than non-veterans. And...Continue reading