‘A Violent Transition’—Mental Health Care Lacks Military Cultural Understanding
Many veterans are susceptible to suicide after they leave service, especially younger veterans who may lack a strong social network in their communities.
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DonateFreddy Brewster is a freelance reporter based in Alameda, California. He is a proud alumnus of Humboldt State University and the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. He has been published in the Los Angeles Times, Jacobin, NBC News, CalMatters, and other outlets across California. He is the 2020 and 2022 recipient of the James Madison Freedom of Information award in the student category presented by the Northern California chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Many veterans are susceptible to suicide after they leave service, especially younger veterans who may lack a strong social network in their communities.