Soldier Survives Suicidal Thoughts

24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. Contact the Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online, or text 838255.

Soldier Survives Suicidal Thoughts, Toxic Military Culture

The toxic culture and environment of my unit drove me to suicide as much as any rocket or drone. When I needed help, I was a bitch. A pussy.

Army Suicide Prevention Program : I Want to Help Someone

You can help prevent suicide or suicide attempts by actively intervening when a Soldier, battle buddy or loved one expresses suicidal ideation. Be alert and ...

Suicide Among Soldiers: A Review of Psychosocial Risk and ...

In this section, we review evidence on risk and protective factors for both suicide death and non-fatal suicidal behaviour havior (i.e., suicide ideation, plans ...

Talking About Military and Veteran Suicide

16 — during Suicide Prevention Month — the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention convened a panel of experts from the departments of Veterans Affairs ...

A Soldier Attempted Suicide in Poland. Left to Roam at Fort Riley ...

The unit's response to Valley's first attempt to kill himself raises questions over whether the Army's suicide prevention efforts provide ...

Lessons from Suicide Attempts among U.S. Army Soldiers During ...

Suicide risk increases during the first half of deployment as stressors accumulate, from combat exposure to the daily hassles of life in-theater.

Unit Commander's Suicide Postvention Handbook

Postvention consists of the structured activities following a suicide attempt or death by suicide that promote recovery and healing among those affected.

Soldier committed to assisting fellow troops with suicide intervention ...

Sgt. Ian Gallaugher is a behavioral health technician with the Virginia Army National Guard Medical Command at Fort Barfoot.

Suicide Prevention Month Commentary: Employee shares personal ...

Alexandria Brimage-Gray joined the Army Reserves and spent fifteen years on active duty as a logistics and public affairs specialist.

The survivor: Soldier overcomes battle with suicide - DVIDS

JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. -- Chelsea Porterfield sang the ABCs softly as she rocked her 2 year old to sleep. In the quiet solitude ...

'It can happen to anyone:' Army spec ops takes on suicide

Suicide attempts. Master Sgt. Trevor Beaman is a 7th Special Forces Group soldier who's survived three suicide attempts. He enlisted in the ...

1 in 3 Wounded Vets with Financial Struggles Have Suicidal Thoughts

Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is spotlighting the alarming prevalence of suicidal thoughts among veterans who are struggling economically.

Concerns Rise Over Military Suicide Rates; Here's How the USO is ...

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal feelings, the Military/Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7: Dial 988 then Press 1, ...

Missouri 988: Home

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 to offer you free and confidential support whenever you need it.

Congress members call for investigation into Texas National Guard ...

The call for action from Texas Democrats comes as another service member based in the city of Pharr survived a suicide attempt on Sunday, ...

Suicide Prevention in the Military

The Military Crisis Line connects those in need to a trained counselor with a single phone call or click of a mouse. This confidential, immediate help is ...

Suicidal Ideation Among U.S. Soldiers Precedes Enlistment

Nearly 60% of soldier suicide attempts can be traced to pre-enlistment mental disorders, which are much more common among nondeployed U.S. ...

Suicide Attempt Characteristics Among Veterans and Active-Duty ...

Past suicidal behaviors are among the strongest and most consistent predictors of eventual suicide and may be particularly salient in military suicide.

In 20 Years since September 11, Military Suicides Have Risen ...

A BU researcher says there are factors unique to the War on Terror, stemming from 9/11, that are contributing to the rising suicide rates ...