Latest "suicide" stories

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Piketinal Alou, left, and Airman 1st Class Destiny Story, 502d Comptroller Squadron, hold positive messages of support at base gates during the morning inbound commute as part of their on-going initiative, “We Care,” at JBSA-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 16, 2022. They spent the morning at various gates letting each person know that the simple, yet powerful display allows for everyone to stand together in support of those struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide. (Thomas Coney/Air Force)

Air Force leaders urge more focus on mental health as suicides rise

"If we pay attention to this as leaders, we can make a difference," Secretary Frank Kendall said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago

Veterans suicides drop to lowest rate since 2006

But veterans are still significantly more likely to die by suicide than their civilian peers.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

All 7 living former SECVAs seek ‘National Warrior Call Day’ to raise military suicide awareness

If passed as part of the FY2022 NDAA, Sun., Nov. 21 would be the first annual "Warrior Call Day."

By James R. Webb

16 months ago

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

16 months ago

A VA hospital barred a veteran’s service dog. After the vet’s suicide, it changed its policy

An investigation looked into two VA facilities that didn't provide adequate mental health care.

By Leila Barghouty

16 months ago

The three-headed monster we must now defeat: mental illness, stigma, and suicide

In looking back, I have often wondered, how was my bipolar missed for so many years by me, my family, and the Army?

By Gregg F. Martin

17 months ago

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