Veterans Mental Health
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Canadian veterans can face a ‘recipe for disaster.’ A new police program aims to help'No matter what struggle it is they’re struggling with, there is something available to help them,' said one of the creators of a new veterans wellness program.CanadaNov 29, 2022
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Assisted dying incident puts Veterans Affairs’ mental health supports in doubt: advocatesWith many Afghanistan and Iraq veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries, advocates say the need to provide proper care is more important than ever.CanadaAug 16, 2022
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Canadian veterans face increasing wait times for mental health services: reportsInternal reports prepared by Veterans Affairs Canada show Canadian veterans have been waiting longer and longer in recent years to access psychiatric services.CanadaJan 22, 2021
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New study looks to speak to veterans and their spouses about the impact of COVID-19 on mental healthLawson Health Research Institute is working on a new study on the impact the pandemic is having on the mental health of veterans and their spouses.CanadaOct 15, 2020
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Mental health services for veterans’ families reinstated after funding cut offVeterans Affairs Canada is reinstating funding of mental health services after a government policy change meant family members were denied benefits.CanadaMay 8, 2020
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Wait times, broken promises leave veterans and their families feeling desperateVeterans Affairs meets or exceeds its own 16-week standard for processing disability and health-care benefit applications in just one-third of cases, according to government data.CanadaMar 12, 2020
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PTSD not the only factor in Nova Scotia triple murder-suicide, experts suggestExperts are raising concerns around the supports available for families of those dealing with mental health issues like PTSD.CanadaJan 6, 2017
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Remembrance Day 2016: Are the Liberals living up to their promises to veterans?It's been over a year since the Liberals took power, and among their election promises were a series of sweeping reforms to veterans' services. But how far have they come since then?PoliticsNov 10, 2016
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Veterans watchdog worries about military familiesMany of those who shed their uniforms face a number of challenges, including finding a job and perhaps new housing in the civilian world.HealthApr 1, 2016
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