Suicides Increase for Tennessee Veterans
CCHR Nashville has been advocating on behalf of active duty military and veterans, many of whom are subjected to dangerous cocktails of mind-altering psychiatric drugs. Thus it is alarming but not a surprise to find an almost 9% increase in the suicide rate from 2012 to 2013. This from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (emphasis added):
Veteran Suicides on the Rise in Tennessee
Wednesday, September 10, 2014 | 01:20 pm
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Douglas Varney and Tennessee Department Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder today announced the number of suicides by Veterans increased from 197 in 2012 to 214 in 2013.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month which is an initiative to raise awareness about the tragic trend and the resources available to offer support.
“Sadly, our brave men and women who once served in uniform may struggle with thoughts of suicide and thoughts of giving up,” Varney said. “They must always know they are never alone.” …
Since 1990, more than 4,200 Veterans have committed suicide in Tennessee, making up 21 percent of all suicide deaths in the state. The counties with the highest rate in 2013 include Shelby County with 25, Davidson County with 19 and Knox County with 15.
Source: Tenn Dept of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
CCHR Nashville urges you to support the call for help from Commissioner Varney. Please contact every active or retired military personnel you know, or a member of their family, and send them to cchr.org/vets for more information.