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Topic: Mental health

Three young mental health professionals in a VA facility.

Make a mental health career your mission with VA

If you’re a college student interested in pursuing a mental health job, VA has opportunities (and scholarships) that can help you build a career.

Read more Make a mental health career your mission with VA

A mental health professional shares a session with a Veteran.

Mental health careers offer unique opportunities, resources

A VA mental health professional chats with a Veteran.

Recognize World Mental Health Day with VA professionals

A VA psychiatrist smiles in conversation with a Veteran patient.

Make an impact on mental health as a VA psychiatrist

A Black female VA employee in a hallway.

Recognize Minority Mental Health Awareness Month with VA

A VA social worker engages in discussion with a Veteran.

Learn about VA social worker careers from members of our team

A VA psychologist.

Mental health matters: VA psychologists play critical role

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