re: On Average, A Veteran Commits Suicide Every 65 Minutes

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what's the major problem?

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If they had the answer the statistics wouldn't be where they are.

Some of the problems:

- Seeking help for mental illness has been seen as a sign of weakness historically in the military.

- Fear of losing promotion

- Fear of losing rights

- Ego (too proud to ask for help)

- Repeat deployments where horrible shite happens and then sent home to pretend like it didn't, or sent right back to more horrible shite.

- Lack of mental health facilities

- Lack of competent mental health professionals

- No support from the public "thank you for your service, Hero etc." are just platitudes, actual support from the public would probably go a long way. Some circles generally hate military people, especially in areas around bases.

There are a lot more problems, poor chain of command, poor policy by service branches, lack luster training on the issue etc.