A VA study illuminates the dark emotional forces plaguing vets.
America’s military veterans are among its treasures. Citizens willing to put the defense of the nation above themselves demonstrate a nobility of character worth cherishing. That so many veterans reach the point where their lives are not worth preserving and see suicide as the way out is a national tragedy. The release of the Veterans Administration’s (VA) annual study on suicide prevention sheds some light on the national problem.
Many high-stress, life-threatening professions face suicide among its members. However, the publication of the “National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report” provides insight into the tragic problem. “The report shows that there were 6,407 suicides among Veterans in 2022, lower than 12 of 14 previous years but three more…
