Community honors veteran who died by suicide, calls for improved mental health services

MP calls for urgent mental health reform after man took his own life

Harpenden and Berkhamsted MP Victoria Collins is calling for urgent mental health reforms after a 24-year-old Ed Holderness took his own life.

Three-time Afghanistan mission veteran: I didn't dare to ask for help

Military veteran Aleksandr Afanasjev spoke to ETV show "Ringvaade" about the worst situations he experienced during his three missions to Afghanistan, and about mental health issues which can affect the military.

Community honors veteran who died by suicide, calls for improved mental health services

Dozens of people marched up and down the southern fence line of the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital Wednesday night, calling for remembrance and change. “We need to have this to honor Mark, his family and all the veterans out there that are suffering,” said Larissa Martinez, the executive director and founder of Circle of Arms.The mental health nonprofit organized the vigil to honor the life of Mark Miller. Miller was a decorated vete…

Father of veteran who died by suicide calls for V.A. reform

Dr. Larry Miller joins The Lead

'This story is not unique' | Father of Navy veteran who took his own life outside San Antonio VA hospital pushing for change

Protesters at a San Antonio VA hospital demanded better mental health care for veterans after Navy vet Mark Miller’s tragic suicide.

Legislature Debates Flying of Flags In Recognition of Veterans Suicide Awareness - Long Island Life & Politics

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri A bill has circulated the Suffolk County Legislature that, if passed, would require the Veterans’ Suicide Awareness and Remembrance (SAR) Flag flown wherever a Prisoner of War-Missing [...] The post Legislature Debates Flying of Flags In Recognition of Veterans Suicide Awareness appeared first on Long Island Life & Politics.