By Associated Press
An Indianapolis veterans hospital has suspended a manager who sent an email picturing a toy Christmas elf posing as a patient who pleads for tranquilizers and hangs himself with an electrical cord.
The email, obtained by The Indianapolis Star (http://indy.st/1Mn0My9 ), was sent by Robin Paul, a licensed social worker who manages the transitional clinic for returning veterans at the Roudebush Veteran Affairs Medical Center. The clinic provides mental health and other services for those returning from deployment.
Roudebush spokeswoman Julie Webb said the Dec. 18 email was “totally inappropriate” and did not reflect the hospital’s commitment to veterans.
“We apologize to our veterans and take suicide and mental health treatment seriously, striving to provide the highest quality,” she said.
The email comes as the nation fights an increasing number of suicides among veterans that has prompted action from Congress and President Barack Obama.
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