Saturday, June 16, 2012

DoD conference to address military suicides

Military suicides a 'national public health problem'
June 16, 2012 - Following reports of yet another spike in suicides among U.S. servicemembers, the Defense Department plans to hold its annual conference next week on suicide prevention, the Army Times reports.

Hosted by the Defense Centers of Excellence, the four-day meeting that starts Wednesday will feature some high-ranking officials, including Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, according to the Army Times. The conference is schedule for June 20-23. read more>>>


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