Sen. Boozman Issues Column: Improving the Coordination of Suicide Prevention Efforts
September 23, 2019
September 23, 2019
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column:
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. I've made reducing the rate of suicide, particularly among veterans in Arkansas and around the country, one of my top priorities. Our men and women who are serving or have served in uniform suffer a disproportionately higher rate of suicide compared to the general population. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that more than 20 vet . . .
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. I've made reducing the rate of suicide, particularly among veterans in Arkansas and around the country, one of my top priorities. Our men and women who are serving or have served in uniform suffer a disproportionately higher rate of suicide compared to the general population. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that more than 20 vet . . .