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Daniel Akaka: “Preventing suicides is a tough challenge. But we must begin to change a culture that discourages at-risk servicemembers…”

On the recordMarch 22, 2010
Preventing suicides is a tough challenge. But we must begin to change a culture that discourages at-risk servicemembers from seeking help when needed.
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

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Senator Akaka emphasizes the need to change the culture around seeking help for mental health.

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