I hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas and that you all have a happy and safe New Year. I hope that we all checked on family members and others to make sure they were ok. The holidays are a notorious time for depression and the only way to help someone is to go and ask. It can be a hard thing to do, especially if they are close to you, but these things need to be done to protect not only that person, but the families involved as well. This is something that we often overlook as we talk about depression and suicide, the “others,” the family of the victim, their friends and acquaintances. … [Read more...] about Veterans Affairs Report – Jan/Feb/Mar 2025