Military Suicide

Abstract

An examination of suicide statistics from 1982 through 1984 is presented for each military service. Descriptive statistics are examined to reveal trends with a view towards developing preventative measures. Previously documented causality factors are validated as are the means of life taking. A comprehensive Army Suicide Prevention Plan that is based on caring leadership and early involvement is described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA178125

Entities

People

  • David F. Prim

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Active Duty
  • Age Groups
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Casualties
  • Families (Human)
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Personnel Management
  • Statistics
  • Therapy
  • United States
  • Victims
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
  • Theoretical Analysis.