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Around 20 veterans nationwide committed suicide each day in 2014, according to new statistics released by the Department of\u00a0Veterans Affairs\u00a0(VA) in July. The information highlights the mental health crisis facing veterans today.<\/p>\n

The veteran suicide rate in the United States has commonly been quoted as an estimated 22 per day. Although the figure has been used for years, veterans groups and health care experts have questioned its accuracy. The recent findings come from the VA\u2019s most comprehensive suicide study to date. The department analyzed the records of more than 55 million veterans from each state between 1979 and 2014.<\/p>\n

The VA said it will use the data to improve suicide prevention programs and mental health care policies. The department said it was \u201caggressively\u201d implementing new measures to address the problem. In particular, there will be greater focus on high-risk groups including female and older veterans. For example, veterans will have same-day access for (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Around 20 veterans nationwide committed suicide each day in 2014, according to new statistics released by the Department of\u00a0Veterans Affairs\u00a0(VA) in July. The information highlights the mental health crisis facing veterans today. The veteran suicide rate in the United States…<\/span><\/p>\n

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