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Angus King: It turns out that there are a number of sort of nonclinical factors affecting veteran suicide. One high on the list was…

On the recordNovember 1, 2023
It turns out that there are a number of sort of nonclinical factors affecting veteran suicide. One high on the list was financial insecurity, another was food insecurity.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King highlights nonclinical factors contributing to veteran suicide, stressing financial and food insecurity.

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