The War Within: Preventing Suicide in the U.S. Military

Abstract

Since late 2001, U.S. military forces have been engaged in conflicts around the globe most notably in Iraq and Afghanistan. These conflicts have exacted a substantial toll on soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen, and this toll goes beyond the well-publicized casualty figures. It extends to the stress that repetitive deployments can have on the individual service member and his or her family. This stress can manifest itself in different ways increased divorce rates, spouse and child abuse, mental distress, substance abuse but one of the most troubling manifestations is suicides, which are increasing across the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The increase in suicides among members of the military has raised concern among policymakers, military leaders, and the population at large.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA537090

Entities

People

  • Christopher G. Pernin
  • Joie Acosta
  • Lisa H. Jaycox
  • Rachel M. Burns
  • Rajeev Ramchand

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Brain Injuries
  • Business Administration
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Geography
  • Health Services
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Education
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychotherapy
  • Recreation
  • Students
  • Warfare

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