LETTER FROM
THE EDITOR
anymore,” helping to set him on
the path toward recovery.
Thousands of others have not
been so fortunate — each day, approximately 22 veterans commit
suicide. The stigma associated
with suicide, coupled with a national shortage of mental health
care providers, prevents large
numbers from seeking help.
David confronts this reality,
speaking to relatives of military
members and veterans who died
by suicide. These mothers, fathers and grandfathers of veterans from Iraq, Afghanistan and
beyond share their stories in a
powerful photo and audio feature
in the pages ahead, which we’re
calling “Second Life.” As one put
it, they are members of a group
you’d never want to be part of.
“Invisible Casualties” will also
feature a series of brief profiles
of veterans who almost committed suicide or seriously contemplated it, then pulled back. And
on The Huffington Post, you’ll be
able to see a new blog post from a
veteran, family member, military
member or therapist every weekday in September.
Elsewhere in the issue, the
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legendary Kirk Douglas reflects
on his experiences with rejection, and how they shaped his
character, and his relationship
with his son. Even after a long
and fruitful acting career, a rejection later in life “still hurt.”
“Yet, for me, it was a valuable
lesson,” he continues. “Some-
The stigma associated
with suicide, coupled with
a national shortage of
mental health care
providers, prevents large
numbers from seeking help.
times what you think you want
is not what you really need.”
And as part of our continuing focus on reducing everyday
stress, we present seven apps
that will give you the tools to live
a healthier life at home
and at work.
ARIANNA