Tag: Mental health in the military
Rising Military Suicide Rates Despite Increased Prevention Efforts
Military suicides have been on the rise, with 523 reported suicides in 2023 compared to 493 in 2022. The number of active-duty troops who died by suicide increased to 363 from 331 the previous...
High Suicide Rates Among Troops Exposed to Blasts: Pentagon Data Analysis
Troops who are frequently exposed to blasts from weapons like shoulder-fired rocket launchers have some of the highest suicide rates in the military, according to a recent report by the Defense Department. The report,...