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You can get better through Check-In
A few years ago, President George W. Bush asked the Bush Institute’s team a simple question about its work on helping veterans experiencing mental or brain health challenges: “How do we know if our veterans are getting better?” It was a fair question. And at the time, we had a fair answer: we trust our…
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Why many veterans avoid mental health care – and why Check-In matters
A veteran’s transition from the military can be challenging for many reasons, but there’s one that’s typically overlooked or ignored: mental health. Finding meaningful employment, overcoming barriers to education, a lack of social connectedness and engagement with family, and financial hardships are frequently caused or made worse by stress, anxiety, and depression. That can lead…
