Most military branches don’t ‘fully’ check if suicide prevention training works, watchdog finds
A federal report has raised concerns about the military's approach to suicide prevention training. The training is intended to educate service members on mental health resources and warning signs. However, it appears that most military branches do not closely track whether service members complete the training.
The Air Force is an exception, but other branches have been found lacking in this regard. Further details on the report's findings are available from the Government Accountability Office. The report highlights the need for improvement in monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of suicide prevention training in the military.
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