VA’s latest data from 2019 shows a decrease in suicide among Veterans from the year prior. The decrease, reflecting the lowest number of Veteran suicides since 2007, provides hope and motivation for continued prevention efforts.
This year’s report provides the most comprehensive data to date regarding suicide among US Veterans from 2001-2019. The full report and accompanying state data sheets are available here: Veteran Suicide Data and Reporting - Mental Health (va.gov)