From 2018 to 2021, the state saw a total of 29 deaths linked to suicide. Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan is working with other U.S. lawmakers to change those stats.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska has seen a spike in active duty military members committing suicide during the last several years.
“There’s no question that we are inadequately staffed in terms of the services necessary to provide both acute care and sub-acute care to service members who are suffering from suicidal ideation,” Speier said. Sullivan agreed with Speier, stating his main takeaway from the listening sessions was that there is a further need for mental health resources for the military community.
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