Latest "VA suicide" stories

Flyers are on display during the Suicide Explained & Suicide Intervention training inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 17, 2021. With suicide being the leading cause of death in the Air Force, the presentation focus was to provide skill based training in primary prevention for personnel at Keesler. (Kemberly Groue/U.S. Air Force)

VA awards $20 million in prizes for vet suicide prevention projects

Top prize winners included an effort to improve internet access in rural areas and expand suicide prevention data research.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

Veteran suicides decreased 7 percent in 2019 to lowest level in 12 years

About 17 veterans a day died by suicide in 2019, the latest year for which data was available.

By Leo Shane III

21 months ago

VA suicide prevention staff face burnout as workload rises, watchdog warns

The Government Accountability Office said more oversight is needed to make sure staffing and responsibilities need to be more carefully watched.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

New veterans suicide prevention plan may get green light

Plan for community grants to provide mental health support services could move through Congress in coming weeks.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Veteran suicides increase despite host of prevention, mental health efforts

About 17 veterans a day die by suicide, according to a new VA report.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Veteran dies by suicide in North Carolina VA hospital’s parking lot

The death is the latest in a string of suicides in public areas on VA campuses.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

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