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January 17, 2010
Military urged to implement suicide-prevention measures with spouses in mind.
The AP (1/13, Hefling) reported that while "speaking on stage at a military suicide prevention conference" on Wednesday, Deborah Mullen, "the wife of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff," Adm. Mike Mullen, "urged the military to get a better handle on the problem and implement prevention measures with spouses in mind."
Regrettably, "some military spouses, Mrs. Mullen said, are reluctant to seek mental health help, because it still carries an unfortunate stigma." She stated, "As incorrect as this is, they really do believe if they seek help, it will have a negative impact on their spouse's military career."
Related Links:
- Wife says military spouses also face suicide risk," Kimberly Hefling, Associated Press, January 13, 2010.
Posted by admin at January 17, 2010 04:37 PM