(InvestigateTV) — They raise their hand to fight for our country, but many of our military service members face an unseen battle.
According to the Department of Defense, more than 450,000 active duty service members were diagnosed with at least one mental health disorder between 2016 and 2020.
The DOD’s annual report on suicide tracks another significant concern.
Nearly 500 service members, including 331 on active duty, took their own lives in 2022.
The Military Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day by dialing 988 and then pressing one.
Another new resource available for those in uniform is called ‘The Brandon Act.’
Reporter Heather Graf explains how the family behind it hopes to save lives and reduce the stigma of seeking help.
Read other military-related stories here including a look at malpractice involving military healthcare and how some are trying to end the remarriage penalty for surviving military spouses.
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