Name: How the US can address the tragedy of veteran suicide
Uploaded: 2020-05-22T14:54:04Z
Duration: 8 min 43 s
Description: Veterans in the United States take their own lives at an alarming rate. Suggesting new ways to prioritize mental health in the military, veterans advocate Charles P. Smith offers a data-driven plan to help prevent suicide and ensure service members get proper care before, during and after active duty.

Veterans in the United States take their own lives at an alarming rate. Suggesting new ways to prioritize mental health in the military, veterans advocate Charles P. Smith offers a data-driven plan to help prevent suicide and ensure service members get proper care before, during and after active duty.

Charles P. Smith: How the US can address the tragedy of veteran suicide

How the US can address the tragedy of veteran suicide

Confronting veteran suicide, Charles P. Smith underscores the urgent need for a standardized mental health evaluation for military recruits.

Proposing a solution, Smith advocates for a comprehensive database to connect veterans' service and health records, aiming to preempt PTSD.

US military could save lives by implementing mandatory mental health evaluations for recruits to address high suicide rates.