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March 24, 2015
by Agnes Oh, PsyD, LMFT

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Health Care Reform: Congress Passes New Bill for Suicide Prevention in Veterans

March 24, 2015 07:55 by Agnes Oh, PsyD, LMFT   [About the Author]

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Especially among combat veterans, the prevalence of depression, PTSD, and suicide rate is even more staggering. According to 2012 VA Suicide Data Report, rates of veteran suicide are much higher than previously thought – approximately 22 veterans commit suicide every day. It is further estimated that male veterans ages 18 to 24 are particularly susceptible as evidenced by their suicide rate still increasing. [More]