Suicide Prevention Resources

Army Works to Combat Rising Suicide Rates
The Army is committed to finding out why more soldiers committed suicide in 2008 than ever recorded, Army officials told reporters during a media roundtable January 29, 2009 at the Pentagon.

 
Suicide Prevention Among Veterans, CRS Report for Congress, May 5, 2008
This report explains the difficulties in determining the incidence of suicide among veterans, summarizes what is known about suicides in the general population and among veterans, and discusses known risk and protective factors associated with suicide in each group. It also discusses recent congressional action to address suicide among veterans, and suicide prevention efforts by the VA. The report does not discuss DOD activities, or VA's treatment of risk factors for suicide, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance abuse.

 
Army Sucide Prevention Video
The Army is rolling out new initiatives and training tools to help raise soldiers' awareness of suicide.

 
Seeking Mental Health Care is Encouraged, Army Psychiatrist Says
Reducing the stigma related to servicemembers seeking mental health assistance is a total team effort that involves educating peers to look out for each other and encouraging those who might be reluctant to receive care, a senior military medical official said yesterday.