Suicide, whether by a current military member or veteran, is always a tragic event. The military and veteran community is a unique social structure that impacts nearly every corner of its members’ lives.
There are multiple points to focus on when it comes to suicide. A, improved mental health support and the de-stigmatizing of mental health within the military. B, deeper study on suicides with comparison of history of sexual assault or sexual harassment. C, study on suspicious deaths that were thought to be suicide.
Please see below for particular articles and reports of note.
Veteran Suicide Data and Reporting – Mental Health (va.gov)
Stopping suicide in the military (apa.org)
Suicide in the Military | Center for Deployment Psychology
Suicide rate among active duty troops jumps to six-year high (usatoday.com)
Home | Military Suicide Research Consortium (fsu.edu)
Media Misleads on Military Veterans Suicide Study | Military Suicide Research Consortium (fsu.edu)
The Social Determinants Of Suicide In The Military | Health Affairs