Veterans from the Afghan War need more mental health help | Opinion
U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
Right now, it is impossible to quantify the effects this has had on the veteran suicide rate. But based on my experiences intervening to help suicidal friends, it’d be easy betting on the negative, particularly considering the broader context. Since 2001, the Department of Veterans Affairs budget has grown by $253 billion, with special emphasis being placed on addressing the suicide epidemic.
The short answer: Because veterans have a higher predisposition to serve and lead local communities, have access to education and job training that makes them great entrepreneurs or employees, and can bridge the partisan political divide plaguing this great country because they know how to work with people they disagree with towards a common goal.
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