As suicides rise, US military seeks to address mental health
The national suicide and crisis lifeline is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org.
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The national suicide and crisis lifeline is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org.
October 10 marks World Mental Health Day. It's an opportunity to raise awareness about mental health issues and mobilize efforts to provide support to those in need.
WASHINGTON -- After finishing a tour in Afghanistan in 2013, Dionne Williamson felt emotionally numb. More warning signs appeared during several years of subsequent overseas postings.
After finishing a tour in Afghanistan in 2013, Dionne Williamson felt emotionally numb. More warning signs appeared during several years of subsequent overseas postings. “It’s like I lost me somewhere,” said Williamson, a Navy lieutenant commander who experienced disorientation, depression, memory loss and chronic exhaustion. “I went to my captain and said, ‘Sir, I need…
A 2021 study found that four times as many service members died by suicide than from actual combat.