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Suicide rates among veterans have declined sharply since 2020
Suicide rates among veterans have declined sharply since 2020 Suicide rates among US military veterans have declined sharply since 2020, according to new research. The decline is particularly notable for post-9/11 veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), who saw a significant drop in suicide rates from 100 deaths per 100,000 to 61 per 100,000. The […]
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Can FitBits help treat veterans for PTSD?
Can FitBits help treat veterans for PTSD? A new study explores using wearable devices like FitBits to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) adjust to civilian life. The study, which involved 74 recently discharged US veterans, found that wearing a device on their wrist and self-reporting through a daily questionnaire could help doctors and […]
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