The Military's Biggest Threat: Suicide

In a special Memorial Day episode of Start Here, retired U.S. Army Gen. Peter Chiarelli describes his effort to reduce suicide rates among active service members and veterans. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK] for free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also reach the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or the Crisis Text Line by texting "START" to 741741. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices