Veterans in particular, something very near and dear to my heart as a veteran, particularly struggle with mental health. Mental health. Approximately 22 veterans a day take their own lives. Yet According to the VA, 45% of veterans who use VA health services and commit suicide did not have a mental health diagnosis or received mental health treatment. Half half of the veterans who committed suicide got no mental health treatment. We must expand access to care for those with serious mental illness by getting rid of Medicaid … (12:46–12:57)
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Asserts that 45% of veterans who commit suicide and use VA services had no mental health diagnosis or treatment.
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