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Honoring our Military Heroes: How Social Security (SSA) Can Support Caregivers of Veterans who Served us

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024MHN EditorFamily, Family, Family Issues, Fatherhood, Health, Military, Parenting, Veterans, Well-beingLeave a comment

Veteran’s Day is a time to honor the brave individuals who have served in our military and to acknowledge the sacrifices made by their families and caregivers. Many veterans and their loved ones face unique challenges, from managing health conditions related to service to navigating financial concerns. The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides a range of benefits that can offer critical support to both veterans and their caregivers. Whether you’re caring for a veteran with disabilities or ensuring they have what they need in retirement, understanding these benefits can make a significant difference in your journey as a caregiver.Continue reading

Avoiding the Holiday Blues

December 14, 2021December 16, 2021Alphonso GibbsDepression, Health, Mental Health, Military, Others, VeteransLeave a comment

Well, here we are again, the last few weeks of the year. Those weeks that include Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s—collectively called “the holidays.” If you’re reading this article, it means that you have survived the last two years – which have included an election, social unrest, and oh that darned pandemic! Instead of enjoying...Continue reading

Making Veterans Research Patient-Centered

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021Nakela Cook, MD, MPHHealthLeave a comment

As the country takes time this month to recognize and thank our veterans, I am pleased to be a part of an organization that has a dedicated focus on research aimed at improving health outcomes for our nation’s estimated 20 million former service members. PCORI has funded nearly 30 comparative clinical effectiveness research studies that...Continue reading

Bob Dole, a champion for men’s health issues, announces lung cancer diagnosis

February 18, 2021February 27, 2021Brandon RossEditorials, Family, Health, Other Cancers, Others, Well-beingLeave a comment

Former United States Senator Bob Dole at a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery | May 28, 2018 (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks, via Flickr). Men’s Health Network (MHN), a national DC-based non-profit that advocates for the health and well-being of men, boys, and their families, extends our best wishes for a...

PTSD: Affects Vets’ Spouses Too

April 8, 2013January 30, 2014Armin BrottAnxiety, Deployment, Depression, Family, Family, Family Issues, Fatherhood, Mental Health, Military, Others, Parenting, Psychology, Relationships, Stress, Suicide, Veterans, Well-being

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