Military Suicides Up 25% Q4 2020 DoD: “From a suicide perspective, we are on a path to be as bad as last year.” https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/04/05/military-deaths-suicide-jumped-25-end-of-2020.html (Stephen Losey) Military News reports on recently released DoD figures that the number of suicide deaths in all components of the military will have grown from 503 in 2019 to […]
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts and tendencies, please get help. Do not try to face this on your own. There is hope and healing, and there are many who will journey through this trial with you. Call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273—TALK (8255) at any time […]
COVID-19 Mental Health And Addiction Resources
More info: https://www.arkbh.com/covid-19-resources/#effects-on-mental-health
Are Alcohol and Suicide Linked?
More info: https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/alcohol-abuse/alcoholism-suicidal-thoughts/ and https://www.arkbh.com/covid-19-resources/#effects-on-mental-health
Women Veterans Suicide Prevention: Wearing the Armor of Silent Screams
Suicide! I had no idea that she was in so much pain. I cannot believe she is gone and left her family. I cannot believe she could not find help. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in America. The overall rate of suicide among Veterans is higher than the national average. Women Veterans […]
Suicide Prevention Men and Women Veterans
Did you know … Returning Veterans may be at a higher risk of suicide? All Veterans are a top priority at the VA Medical Centers nationwide. Recognizing the Suicide Warning Signs . Thinking about hurting or killing yourself . Looking for ways to kill yourself . Talking about death, dying or suicide . Self-destructive behavior […]
Suicide Prevention
Overview Suicide affects all Americans. The White House and VA joined efforts in launching the REACH on July 7, 2020, a national public health campaign aimed at empowering all Americans to support suicide prevention. Veterans are committing suicide at a higher rate than the general population. Thoughts of suicide are painful. Those who have previously […]
Suicide Prevention Contact
The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20422 offers a patient centered team approach to zero suicides. The program specialists of the Suicide Prevention Program are highly skilled and use evidence-based practice and listen to Veterans. The Suicide Prevention Program offers support by call Veterans who may be at […]
VA RELEASES “TOGETHER WE CAN” INFORMATION SHEETS ON COPING WITH A SUICIDE LOSS AND HOW TO TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT SUICIDE
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has added two new information summaries to its Together We Can series: ?Coping With a Suicide Loss? and ?Talking to Children About a Suicide or Suicide Attempt of Someone They Know.? In the wake of a suicide, family members, friends, caregivers and co-workers may process grief differently. Talking […]
Suicide Prevention Resources and Referrals for Service Members and Veterans
Suicide is an ill-reversible loss that can be prevented. If you are thinking about committing suicide or causing to yourself help is available. Suicide in never a solution to the problems and challenges you may be experiencing at the present time. To date, we know that a Service member or a Veteran thinking about suicide […]