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For two years in a row, the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report claims recent findings are an “Anchor of Hope.” Burying another 6,261 veterans who died by their own hands doesn’t constitute “hope.”
There’s much, much more work to be done. We can’t afford to get complacent.
There’s much, much more work to be done. We can’t afford to get complacent.
VA Report: NOT an Anchor of Hope
Posted from stopsoldiersuicide.org
Suicide
Mental Health
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Stop Soldier Suicide
Posted >1 y ago
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CW3 Chuck Eastman I absolutely agree we NEED to do more to help both Veterans and Active Duty! As a suicide attempt survivor, my Command could have done quite a bit more to prevent my attempt while on Active Duty.
Now, as a Veteran and a retired Behavior Therapist, there is still much more which Needs to be done. I also attempted suicide twice as a Veteran. Luckily, I have a safety plan in place and utilize it whenever necessary. Unfortunately, the lack of MH services within the VAMC’s and failure to see Veterans in person contributes to this problem. Cyber bullying is now also a contributing factor. Veterans and Active Duty all need a ‘safe space’ to be able to work with and through these issues...just my two cents
Now, as a Veteran and a retired Behavior Therapist, there is still much more which Needs to be done. I also attempted suicide twice as a Veteran. Luckily, I have a safety plan in place and utilize it whenever necessary. Unfortunately, the lack of MH services within the VAMC’s and failure to see Veterans in person contributes to this problem. Cyber bullying is now also a contributing factor. Veterans and Active Duty all need a ‘safe space’ to be able to work with and through these issues...just my two cents
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CW3 Chuck Eastman
Thank you for sharing SPC Nancy Greene . Along with services for active duty and veterans, there also need to be brave voices like your own that can help reduce the stigma, and importance of getting help.
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