Suicide Prevention

The number of suicides and the suicide rate in 2018 rose just slightly from the previous year, by 36 deaths.

VA officials caution that it's too early to determine what effect hospital shutdowns had on the data.

This Veterans Day, we are particularly mindful of vets dealing with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic,

Another newly passed piece of legislation directs the GAO to assess the effectiveness of mental health services.

The legislation would give the VA leeway to award grants to organizations that focus on veterans' mental health issues.

A study suggests that when it comes to male and female vets, mental health support is far from a one-size-fits-all affair.

He blamed increased mental stress and suicides partly on COVID-19 lockdown orders.

On the heels of a report that suicides are up 20% this year, Pentagon officials released suicide data for last year.

Gen. Funk said that Army leaders must work harder to build more trust inside units to ensure soldiers don't feel isolated.

The U.S. Air Force's top leader said that nearly 100 airmen have taken their lives this year.