Latest "Veterans Suicide Prevention" stories

VA budget plan includes new office focused on preventing harassment, promoting diversity

The nearly $270 billion spending plan represents another planned increase for veterans program funds.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Addressing gun suicide should be a top priority for the new VA secretary

The veteran community must have the honest conversation about guns that it has long avoided, says the author of this commentary.

By Chris Marvin

3 years ago

Army vet helps North Carolina veterans through woodworking

Army veteran Kurt Ballash said he wants his nonprofit to help veterans struggling with thoughts of suicide and post-traumatic stress disorder.

By Akira Kyles, The Fayetteville Observer via the AP

3 years ago

Second lady Karen Pence, a Marine mom, takes key role in veterans suicide prevention effort

The military mom will spearhead a White House campaign on veterans mental health and suicide prevention in coming months.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Long-awaited report on veterans suicide calls for public awareness campaign, better research tools

The roadmap also calls for more community partnerships and broader discussion about safe storage of guns for veterans dealing with mental health problems.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Suicide remains growing challenge for younger veterans, survey shows

The survey of IAVA members saw increases in the number of individuals who have thought about harming themselves or lost a friend to suicide.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago