“The Administration’s decision to send letters of condolence to the family members of soldiers who commit suicide is a welcome change in policy.
“As the men and women of our Armed Services and their families know all too well, not all wounds reveal themselves in the form of a scar or a lost limb. The difficult things that some servicemembers witness or experience can affect them in a variety of ways, such as traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety. This shift in policy recognizes that fact and helps to begin the process of removing the stigma associated with the mental health issues that are being experienced by our troops.”
For more information, please visit the website of the House Armed Services Committee Democrats.