Suicide is a national public health issue
Thu, 07/25/2019 - 4:14pm
Mike Eldred
To the Editor,
Suicide is a national public health issue that affects communities everywhere. That’s why Department of Veterans Affairs has adopted a broad public health approach with an emphasis on comprehensive, community-based engagement. All of our nation’s health systems and communities must work collectively to reduce suicide rates using the best available information and practices. Coordinated effort at the federal, state, and local level is key to preventing suicide.