The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, held a hearing recently on the state of mental health care within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The hearing followed recent findings that VA's top mental health official attempted to suppress suicide data, while a psychologist at the Temple Veterans Affairs Medical Center suggested that her coworkers avoid diagnosing veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The hearing is part of the Committee's broader effort to investigate the veterans' mental health system, especially care for PTSD and suicide prevention. Chairman Akaka's opening statement and a full witness list are available here.
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