Defense watchdog would review efforts to prevent military suicides

The Defense Department’s inspector general would review military suicide prevention efforts and report the findings. The review would cover each military department’s efforts to prevent suicide deaths, attempts, and suicidal thoughts among service members, including those deployed. The review would examine data, crisis plans, and mental health services, plus public awareness efforts, barriers to posting resource signs and ads, and training. The inspector general would send the findings to the House and Senate armed services committees by April 30, 2027.