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New federal laws seek to improve mental health care for veterans and their families. But advocates say it will take time for local communities to feel the effects.
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Some states and cities are trying to improve the quality of data on veteran suicide, which is often incomplete and years old.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is training clergy members around the country to look for signs of psychological disorders and other issues among…
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In response to a string of suicides in the Air Force, every base is holding a one day stand down, where airmen can learn and talk about mental health…
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Veterans are about twice as likely as non-veterans to die by suicide. But the majority of those suicides are among veterans aged 55 or older -- whose…
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The VA has opened more call centers and hired hundreds of additional responders after complaints that some callers experienced long hold times or were…
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Memorial Day can be especially difficult for relatives of service members who died by suicide. They often feel stigmatized, even around other military…
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Veterans advocates, protesters, and even President Obama have cited the statistic that 22 veterans a day kill themselves. But the reality is complex.