| Back from the Brink: One Marine's Recovery from Suicidal Thoughts Retired Marine Sgt. John Peck lost both legs and both arms when he was hit by an improvised explosive device on patrol in Afghanistan in 2010. Coming home and facing life as a quadriplegic was hard. | | Suicide Awareness Month Reminder: Seek Help for PTSD PTSD is especially common among veterans, who may encounter a number of traumatic experiences while serving in the military. | VA Expands Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry Eligibility More than 325,000 service members and veterans have joined the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry to date. Recent updates expand eligibility and make it easier for service members and veterans to participate. | | | Here's some news around the MHS you might have missed: You don't have to wait until you're in crisis to see a mental health professional. Therapists are ready and trained to assist with issues such as grief over a loss, strain in your relationships, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and other issues. | | | An important step in preventing suicide is connection. We all need face-to-face, human-to-human connections. | | | John Jones retells the painful memory of his daughter's near-miss experience with attempted suicide. | | A New Way to Meet with Your Military Health Care Team You and your family can conveniently get care in a new and easy way. All active duty service members, retirees, and families enrolled in a military hospital or clinic can now use MHS Video Connect - the Military Health System's web-based telehealth solution to access care. | | | |
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