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Mental Health Screenings for Military Service Members Transitioning to Civilian Life

Thursday, June 5, 2025
Mental Health Screenings for Military Service Members Transitioning to Civilian Life

Mental Health Screenings for Military Service Members Transitioning to Civilian Life

This transition from military to civilian life can be difficult for many. Suicide rates among veterans are about 2.5 times higher during that first year of separation than for active-duty military. Both the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs require mental health screenings for service members as part of this transition. But how effective are these efforts? We find out more from GAO's Alyssa Hundrup.