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One story does not fit all: How to change the narrative on veteran suicidesĀ 

Association of Health Care Journalists

Veterans Affairs estimated that as many as 44 veterans took their own lives each day in 2021, marking an 11.6% Many veterans health advocates say the updated number may still be underestimating the crisis. Mental health conditions like depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders are also prevalent among those who serve.