Recent research has revealed female veterans face a higher risk of suicide than their male and civilian counterparts. The House passed a bill on February 9 that aims to address the alarming trend among the nation\u2019s growing demographic.<\/p>\n
Authored by Rep. Julia Brownley, the Female Veterans Suicide Prevention Act will determine which of the Department of Veterans Affairs\u2019 programs are the most effective in preventing female veteran suicides. The measure will also examine factors unique to women in order to allow the development of gender-specific programs.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can and must do more to address the epidemic of suicide among our women veterans,\u201d said Brownley. \u201cWe know that suicide can be prevented, but we need to work harder to understand the root causes. This bill is an important step forward toward that goal.\u201d<\/p>\n
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