Statistics (Suicide)
Causes
Symptoms
Treatment
100
Roughly how many people have served in the military between 2001 and 2007?
Over a million (1,282,074)
100
Long wars in Afghanistan and Iraq lead to what?
Risk taking and impulsive behaviors
100
What does PTSD stand for?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
100
What is believed to be the best way to heal moral injury?
Stand around and talk it out with fellow veterans.
200
Out of the million who served, how many committed suicide?
More than 1,000 (1,868)
200
Why is the transition to civilian life hard for veterans?
Weak economy
200
What are some examples of symptoms from suicide?
Mania, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
200
What does the Suicide Data Repository link national death records too?
Military and Healthcare data
300
On average, what is the annual suicide rate?
29.5 per 100,000 veterans - roughly 22 suicides a day.
300
Why are so me people held back from deployment?
Initial psychiatric problems
300
What are some examples of symptoms from moral injury?
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
300
What program has the Pentagon recently developed to document statistics on veteran suicide?
Suicide Data Repository
400
During this study, how often were suicides committed?
At least one per day
400
What is one of the main causes of moral injury according to David Wood's interview?
The dual moral code where something you are required to do — even rewarded for doing in combat — back in civilian life, it's not OK.
400
What are specific examples of the various stresses?
Occupational, relational, housing, legal, sleep disturbance, employment
400
What 24hour service did the VA Patient Care Services Office of Mental Health provide for Veterans?
A 24hour suicide prevention crisis hotline
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