The US Dept. of Veterans Affairs is taking significant steps to encourage veterans to seek support if they are struggling with mental health.
US Dept. of Veterans Affairs taking significant steps to encourage veterans to seek support if they are struggling with mental health– September is Suicide Prevention Month, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is taking significant steps to encourage veterans to seek support if they struggle with their mental health.
According to the report, the suicide rate for veterans was 57% greater than for non-veteran adults in 2020. “No better time than now to talk about the importance of reaching out, asking for help, and us providing solid resources for veterans,” said Miller. “It’s important to know that veterans can reach out when they’re experiencing these very common issues. They don’t need to be embarrassed. They don’t need to be ashamed, and they’re not going to take resources from other veterans by reaching out,” said Dr. Miller.
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