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‘It’s scary’: VA grapples with wall of silence over rising veteran suicides

By Russ Read
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‘It’s scary’: VA grapples with wall of silence over rising veteran suicides

To stem the rise in veteran suicides, Veterans Affairs officials say a cultural shift on mental health issues is required.

While several government agencies have instituted various programs to aid veterans suffering from mental health problems, 20 veterans a day are dying from suicide. In addition to new projects and a government-wide suicide prevention task force launched in March, VA officials believe elevating the conversation to the national level may help turn the tide.

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