Latest "Veterans Suicides" stories

VA pledges investigation into crisis line after whistleblower concerns

The Government Accountability Office is also expected to launch an investigation into the suicide prevention hotline.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Major veterans suicide prevention legislation advances, but without discussion of guns

Congress is expected to finalize a series of suicide prevention measures by the end of September.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Lawsuit charges VA mistakes, inaction led to veteran’s parking lot suicide

The $8.25 million wrongful death lawsuit says VA doctors cut off the patient's pain medication and did not respond quickly enough to reports of his suicidal behavior.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Lawmakers seek answers on rising military and veterans suicide rates

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand raised concerns about "toxic leadership" and Pentagon policies that require commands to be notified in some mental health cases.

By Patricia Kime

4 years ago

Community partners and support key to veteran suicide prevention

The leaders of the president's task force on veterans suicide prevention say the VA needs community partners to help connect veterans to find belonging in a community and avoid isolation.

By Richard Stone and Barbara Van Dahlen

4 years ago

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