From the AP: “Stressed by war and long overseas tours, U.S. soldiers killed themselves last year at the highest rate on record, the toll rising for a fourth straight year and even surpassing the suicide rate among comparable civilians. Army leaders said they were doing everything they could think of to curb the deaths and appealed for more mental health professionals to join and help out.

At least 128 soldiers committed suicide in 2008, the Army said Thursday. And the final count is likely to be even higher because 15 more suspicious deaths are still being investigated.”

As hilzoy at Obsidian Wings says, this must be truly horrible for the families and friends: Their loved one is home, safe and sound and then …

So what do we do about it? Any suggestions?

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