Tracking Major Depressive Disorder & Suicide Of Veterans: A Government Accountability Office Report
In a recent study and analysis of data from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found there are major discrepancies in the medical records and treatment of veterans with major depressive disorder (MDD) and inaccuracy of suicide data for veterans. These discrepancies indicated to the GAO that the number of veterans with MDD may be underestimated. MDD is a severe mental illness that is related to reduced quality of life and an increased risk …