Latest "depression" stories

Flyers are on display during the Suicide Explained & Suicide Intervention training inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 17, 2021. With suicide being the leading cause of death in the Air Force, the presentation focus was to provide skill based training in primary prevention for personnel at Keesler. (Kemberly Groue/U.S. Air Force)

Pace of suspected Air Force suicides has slowed this year, officials say

“We need to rethink and change the way we operate as a mental health system,” Air Force clinical psychologist Lt. Col. Aaron Tricht said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Air Force Maj. Onyema Okorie, 366th Fighter Wing deputy wing chaplain, holds a tea-light candle, Sept. 30, 2020, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.

Air Force suicides plateaued above 100 deaths in 2020

The Air Force avoided a spike in suicides among uniformed personnel in 2020, but remains at the highest level in recent history.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Two Georgia veterans died by suicide at VA hospitals this past weekend

Between October 2017 and November 2018, 19 veterans committed suicide on the grounds of VA medical facilities.

4 years ago

Airman in murder-suicide ‘despondent’ over pending divorce

Clinton Field, a 29-year-old airman stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington, has been identified as the shooter who killed his wife and two small children early Tuesday morning before turning the gun on himself.

By Kent Miller

6 years ago

Veterans are not broken

There is a myth that veterans are broken. That war has somehow destroyed the mind, body, and soul.

By John Fannin, American Grit

6 years ago

Studies show shortfalls in veterans' mental health care needs

A pair of studies released this week say more research and mental health care is needed to ensure veterans are receiving adequate assistance after leaving the ranks.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago