Giving Compass' Take:

• This video from the RAND Corporation gives an overview of testimony from Terri Tanielian on how to approach suicide prevention of U.S. veterans that she presented before the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security.

• What are the biggest challenges faced when approaching the issue of veteran suicide? What are policymakers aiming to do to fix this problem? 

• According to this article, the key to veteran health might be engagement volunteering. 

The rate at which veterans and service members die by suicide is a national security problem that requires a comprehensive approach. Improved leadership and investments in access to high-quality care, identifying at-risk individuals, and reducing access to lethal means can make a difference.

Too few of the veterans who experience mental health issues get the help they need. Even fewer get the right care. Closing these gaps will require raising awareness about the barriers to care, and changing how the mental health care system is organized and delivers services.

Read the full article about reducing suicide among U.S. veterans by the team at RAND Corporation.