M.P.H. student, Melanie Orejuela, develops community suicide needs assessment tool for veterans
By Katarina Fiorentino Klatzkow Every year, millions of people grapple with mental illness or distress. Veterans and members of the armed forces face a higher risk of mental health challenges, including suicidal thoughts. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reported that the suicide rate for veterans was 57% greater than…