Suicides and Attempts Among Veterans Dropped During Pandemic, VA Says VA officials caution that it's too early to determine what effect hospital shutdowns had on the data.
This Veterans Day, Make Sure the Vets in Your Life Know They Are Not Alone This Veterans Day, we are particularly mindful of vets dealing with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic,
New Law Extends VA Mental Health Counseling to More Guard and Reserve Members Another newly passed piece of legislation directs the GAO to assess the effectiveness of mental health services.
Trump OKs 2 Laws Aimed at Helping Veteran Mental Health and Reducing Suicide The legislation would give the VA leeway to award grants to organizations that focus on veterans' mental health issues.
'Tainted,' 'Screw This:' Study Reveals Male and Female Vets Have Different Suicide Triggers A study suggests that when it comes to male and female vets, mental health support is far from a one-size-fits-all affair.
Trump Orders DoD, VA and Other Agencies to Probe Link Between Pandemic and Suicides He blamed increased mental stress and suicides partly on COVID-19 lockdown orders.
Military Suicides Reached All-Time High in 2019; Impact of COVID-19 Remains Unclear On the heels of a report that suicides are up 20% this year, Pentagon officials released suicide data for last year.
General's Proposal to Curb Suicide: Require Every Soldier to Visit Behavioral Health Gen. Funk said that Army leaders must work harder to build more trust inside units to ensure soldiers don't feel isolated.
As Suicides Near 100 in 2020, Air Force Creates ‘Playbook’ for Commanders The U.S. Air Force's top leader said that nearly 100 airmen have taken their lives this year.
Veteran Suicide Prevention Bills Will Move Forward After Committees Reach Compromise A compromise will allow the VA to provide grants to nonprofits for mental health programs.
Tennessee Man Shot Dead After Flipping Middle Finger at War Memorial Albert Sturgill Jr., 63, was confronted by a group while gesturing at the flag and monuments at Cumberland County Veterans...
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Navy Demotion Reversed for GOP Congressman Who Government Watchdog Found Abused Subordinates Jackson was quietly demoted to captain in 2022, three years after his retirement from the Navy, following an inspector...