The State of Medicare and Medicaid-Veterans and Mental Health

Veterans face a wide array of mental health and stress-related challenges when they return to civilian life. Christopher Loftis, PhD, National Director for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs/U.S. Department of Defense Mental Health Collaboration discussed the various forms of help available at Veterans Administration facilities and via community-based mental health resources where veterans live. He offered ideas to help family members and friends start the conversation about mental health.