Key takeaways The veteran transition to civilian life involves more than logistics. It’s a significant emotional and psychological shift that many service members feel unprepared for. Loss of identity, structure, and community are among the most common and least talked about challenges veterans face after leaving the military. Mental health
Recently, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an effort to reduce antidepressant overprescribing across the United States. For people currently taking antidepressants it raises real questions: What does this mean for my care? What should I do next? And what are my alternatives? This article breaks
When a 34,000-gallon chemical tank at an aerospace facility in Garden Grove began venting hazardous vapors in May 2026, tens of thousands of Orange County residents were forced from their homes with little warning. For many, the physical danger eventually passed, but the mental health effects from that experience can
Ketamine for PTSD is emerging as one of the more promising developments in mental health treatment in recent years, drawing serious attention from researchers and clinicians alike. It works differently than anything that came before it, and for many people, it can bring relief that felt out of reach for
There is a good chance you have already talked to an AI about something that felt personal. Maybe you typed out a worry at 2 a.m. when no one else was available. Maybe you described a conflict with a partner and found the response surprisingly measured. If so, you are
If your antidepressant is not working the way you hoped, you may be asking what comes next. Roughly half of people with depression do not fully respond to the first antidepressant they try. For many, that leads to a familiar cycle of switching medications, adjusting doses, and waiting weeks to
