Navy Vet Faces Jail Time For Treating PTSD With Marijuana

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Jeremy Usher says, “The court systems are very black and white, and PTSD is the definition of gray area. They’re not acknowledging the gray area.”

What Does the Future Look Like for the Man Responsible for the Death of Osama bin Laden?

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The Navy SEAL responsible for the death of Osama bin Laden, one of the “most decorated combat veterans of our age,” will receive virtually no assistance transitioning into civilian life.

Shedding Light on America’s Homeless Veterans (Infographic)

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Over 10% of the homeless adults in America are veterans of the armed forces.

President Obama Calls for Interagency Support for Veterans’ Mental Health

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July showed an unprecedented number of veteran suicides, double that of the month of June. With that in mind, President Obama issued and executive order calling for interagency support for greater mental health resources for American veterans.

Trauma Recovery: The Inner War on Terror

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The U.S. loses more of its soldiers to suicide than to combat. What trauma specialists have learned from sex abuse survivors may help combat veterans heal, as well. MaleSurvivor’s Chris Anderson reports.

“Good Night, Ryan”: Did The VA Fail Ryan Yurchison?

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A short film about the death of one young veteran raises the question of why we don’t put greater emphasis on healing our veterans during this election year.