How legislation is helping prevent veteran suicides (pe.com)

Dana Brown (PACEs Connection Staff) 9/4/1610:46 AM

An average of 20 veterans commit suicide each day, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for Americans Act, signed into law by President Barack Obama in February 2015, aims to reduce that number and improve mental health of veterans who are transitioning out of the military.

Clay Hunt was a decorated Marine from Houston who committed suicide in 2011 at age 28, according to the White House website. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan and struggled with depression and post-traumatic stress.

The summit is a requirement of the act, and another will be held next year.

To improve mental health services to veterans, the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center wants to break down barriers that separate it from the community, said Dr. Marion E. Sherman, chief of the Loma Linda VA’s mental health service.

To read more of Jim Steinberg's article, please click here.

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