Since coming to Congress, it's been a top priority of mine to effect change in the Mental Health Space
By Cong. Morgan Luttrell
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Veterans Day approaches, I’m filled with gratitude for the brave men and women who’ve proudly worn our nation’s uniform. As a combat veteran myself, I know the sacrifices made, the courage shown, and the dedication it takes to serve. For veterans like me, this day is not just about looking back on our own service, but about honoring our brothers and sisters who made the ultimate sacrifice.
It’s not just the deployments or the battles we face in the field – it’s the battles we face within when we come back that we must continue to fight.
The transition back to civilian life is often the toughest fight of all. That’s why our support for veterans can’t end with just a thank you once a year. It’s important we show up every day and fight for them, the same way they fought for us and our freedom.
Our veterans deserve access to top-tier healthcare, mental health services, and opportunities to succeed in civilian life.
In Congress, I’ve worked hard to make sure they get exactly that. We’ve made real progress this year with legislation focused on improving VA care and giving veterans more resources to combat PTSD and other mental health challenges.
But the mission is far from over.
The transition back to civilian life is often the toughest fight of all. That’s why our support for veterans can’t end with just a thank you once a year. It’s important we show up every day and fight for them, the same way they fought for us and our freedom.Our veterans deserve access to top-tier healthcare, mental health services, and opportunities to succeed in civilian life.
In Congress, I’ve worked hard to make sure they get exactly that. We’ve made real progress this year with legislation focused on improving VA care and giving veterans more resources to combat PTSD and other mental health challenges.
But the mission is far from over.
For every veteran who makes a smooth transition, there’s another still struggling to find their footing. Veterans need better support to bridge that gap – to make sure no veteran is left behind. That means expanding mental health care, breaking down the stigma around innovative solutions like psychedelic therapies, and creating job opportunities that match the skills veterans bring home.
When it comes to taking care of our veterans, we can’t rely on the same old approaches.
Since coming to Congress, it has been a top priority of mine to effect change in the mental health space. As someone who’s seen firsthand the toll combat takes and has experienced the healing from psychedelic therapy, I understand that traditional methods don’t always work for everyone.
There is simply no ‘one-size fits all’ approach.
That’s why I’m pushing hard to bring innovative treatments to the forefront. These emerging therapies are game changers that can provide veterans with an additional tool they can use to truly recover.
To all my veterans out there, happy Veterans Day. Take Veterans Day to celebrate with your family and friends. Reflect with each other and remember those that we’ve lost.
From one veteran to another, I would like to thank you personally for your service to our country, from our wars past, to our conflicts currently, to whatever happens in the future.
And, thank you for providing the blanket of freedom that we sleep under every night.
From one veteran to another, I would like to thank you personally for your service to our country, from our wars past, to our conflicts currently, to whatever happens in the future.
And, thank you for providing the blanket of freedom that we sleep under every night.
I will always fight for more for our veterans because I understand just how important our obligation is to support the veterans who have served and sacrificed for our country.
God bless our veterans, and God bless the United States of America.
Congressman Morgan Luttrell is currently serving his first term representing Texas' 8th Congressional District. Texas’ 8th District encompasses parts of Montgomery, Walker, Harris, and all of San Jacinto and Polk counties. He serves on three Committees in Congress: House Armed Services Committee, Committee on Homeland Security, and Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 
