U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs CMV - News Update

Veterans stuck inside can turn to reading a catalog of more than 61,000 classic, free e-books and audio books at Project Gutenberg. People can read books online or download them for reading offline, including popular e-readers. [From VAntage Point]

Periods of incredible change often lead to busy minds, full of thoughts and difficult-to-answer questions. In turn, these thoughts and questions can lead to anxiety and stress. Paced breathing can guide us back to a more balanced state. [From VAntage Point]

Choosing compassion-for others and for ourselves-is a choice that you can make. It’s the feeling that arises within you when witnessing another’s suffering—and which motivates your subsequent desire to help. Research suggests that compassion interventions benefit our physical and mental health, our ability to manage our emotions and our relationships. [From VAntage Point]

Ever feel like you’re on auto pilot? Or go into a room to get something and then immediately forget what that was? Mindfulness, or mindful awareness, is at the heart of Whole Health and can help you to be more present in the here and now to live your life more fully, with all its joys and sorrows, successes and challenges. [From VAntage Point]

Eligible Veterans can now receive free Portal from Facebook video calling devices thanks to a partnership with Facebook and the American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network. The devices help Veterans connect with their Caregivers, families and friends to reduce isolation and improve social connectivity. [From VAntage Point]