VA research uncovers way to find veterans at risk of suicide

Now that the "at-risk population" is identified, what are the steps that are being taken to get the help needed for our Veterans? Not so sure the computer algorithm is the best to identify the most at-risk however, with the large numbers of suicides I am willing to take a look to see if we can assist those most in need of prevention. For those that might need some help, take a quick minute to check out the following link:

http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ActiveDuty.aspx

So a computer program can determine a Vets thoughts and if they are at risk.

Database May Help Identify Veterans on the Edge

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/12/us/database-may-help-identify-veterans-likely-to-commit-suicide.html?_r=0

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