Improve early access to veterans’ mental health care

Lankford supports addressing veterans’ mental health needs swiftly and effectively, especially when they may experience suicidal thoughts or self-harm. He emphasizes responding early and recognizes that veterans need care for mental and behavioral health as well as physical health.

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In their own words

make sure we appropriately address their mental health needs swiftly and effectively early on.

The source

James Lankford: oklahoma-veterans-deserve-access-to-top-quality-care ↗

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