The plan calls for federal agencies to create public awareness campaigns to encourage safer storage of guns and training for counselors, crisis responders and others and would also require stores that sell firearms to offer secure gun storage and safety…

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

Three studies presented at the American Psychological Associations 122nd Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. this week suggest that military members who experience trauma prior to enlisting are more at risk for suicide than those who have not.

By Carey Reed

In other news Tuesday, President Barack Obama told health insurance companies not to use the health care overhaul as an opportunity to raise rates, and the administration unveiled a new plan to combat homelessness.

The Army psychiatrist suspected of killing 13 people in a shooting spree Thursday at the Fort Hood Army post in Texas remains hospitalized in stable condition, Army officials said Friday.