Congress Holds Forum Discussing Potential of Faith-Based Programs Helping Veterans Suffering PTSD

Congress held a roundtable forum to hear how faith-based organizations are helping veterans suffering from PTSD on Dec. 11. Nathan Su/The Epoch Times

Members of the House of Representatives held a roundtable forum on Dec. 11 to discuss the role of faith-based spiritual programs in addressing the suicide epidemic among veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The number of veterans who commit suicide has increased to an average of 17 per day, according to the 2019 National Suicide Prevention Annual Report, and the bipartisan group of legislators is looking to do something to try to reverse the trend.