The appropriations measure is expected to be approved by Congress later this week.
Advocates say more research and emphasis is needed on the particular mental health challenges facing women veterans.
Researchers say the higher medical care usage rate reflects the stress on student vets and their willingness to accept help.
Community groups can't fully meet veteran and military families' asks for mental health help or financial aid.
A new government watchdog report found troops waited more than two weeks for an urgent appointment off base.
Families could see lower costs for mental health care as well as expanded counseling services.
The studies on psychedelics will be the first funded by the department since the 1960s.
Some want to expand a $174 million grant program which funds suicide prevention efforts run by community groups.
Working at the Pentagon, home to the U.S. Department of Defense, is not exactly an easy job.
Debunking the "pervasive myth" regarding mental health and security clearances.
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