Military veterans are disproportionately affected by suicide, but targeted prevention can help reverse the tide
- Written by Jordan Batchelor, Research Analyst at the Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety, Arizona State University
Mounting evidence shows that veterans need targeted suicide prevention services.adamkaz/E+ via Getty ImagesAmerica’s military veterans make up about 6% of the adult population but account for about 20% of all suicides. That means that each day, about 18 veterans will die by suicide.
In the U.S., the overall rate of suicide has largely...