Surveillance of Suicidal Behavior January through December 2015

Abstract

This publication presents characteristics of Soldiers with suicidal behavior during 2015. This includes suicides identified by the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System, as well as suicide attempts and suicidal ideations reported in Department of Defense Suicide Event Reports among Active Army, activated National Guard, and activated U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers. General 2015 findings include:- 143 Soldiers died by suicide, an increase from 135 in 2014, and a decrease from 150 in 2013. - The number of suicide attempt cases reported for 2015 was 464, a decrease from 509 in 2014 and 478 in 2013. - The number of suicidal ideation cases was 1171, more cases than in 2013 (n=916) and 2014 (n=1035). Additional findings including rates, demographics, and locations are detailed in the report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1215612

Entities

People

  • Anita Spiess
  • Elizabeth Corrigan
  • Eren Y. Watkins
  • Jerrica Nichols
  • Joseph A. Pecko
  • Keri Kateley
  • Kim Cevis
  • Nkechingyere Nweke
  • Trevor Mitchell

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Army Personnel
  • Brain Injuries
  • Demography
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • Depression
  • Diseases
  • Drug Abuse
  • Health Services
  • Hygiene
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Mood Disorders
  • Native Americans
  • Pain
  • Personality Disorders
  • Public Health
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Personnel Management and Statistics in the Military and Department of Defense
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.