Defense

Every 72 minutes, a veteran commits suicide

Written by Teunis Felter

A veteran is choosing death every 72 minutes, and the VA could be doing more to keep that person alive. When veterans manage to ask for help, too many of their calls are not getting through to VA’s suicide hotline. The agency isn’t offering enough veterans the kind of cutting-edge treatment therapies that researchers are finally uncovering.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/09/15/every-72-minutes-veteran-commits-suicide-our-view/90254596/

About the author

Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.