Latest "Veterans 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

6 weeks ago

Biden misstates veterans suicide problem in State of the Union speech

The president appeared to take credit for a massive improvement on the issue that never happened.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago

Biden to call for more support for homeless vets in State of the Union

Expanding services for veterans facing mental health and financial problems will also be key features of the upcoming presidential budget request.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago

VA to pay for all emergency mental health care starting next week

The policy includes costs for care both inside the VA health system and for private-sector emergency visits.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

Calls to veterans suicide hotline spiked over New Year’s holiday

Compared to the New Year’s Eve 2021 and New Year’s Day 2022, the call volume each day was up almost 30%.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

VA suicide prevention efforts need more focus on gun safety training

The VA Inspector General found problems with gun safety training completion and follow-through.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

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