Concern Mounts Over Rising Troop Suicides

[Tbird]

Concern mounts over rising troop suicides

Average of 5 soldiers per day tried to commit suicide in 2007, Army figures show

Sen. Jim Webb introduces legislation to improve care for soldiers

Army psychiatrist says soldiers must overcome stigma of treatment

Psychiatrist: "We know that soldiers don't want to go seek care"

Feeling Suicidal? Get Help Now - Get to the VA Hospital, if you are in danger of hurting yourself or others dial 911 we don't want to lose you.

[Ron II]

Concern mounts over rising troop suicides

Average of 5 soldiers per day tried to commit suicide in 2007, Army figures show

Sen. Jim Webb introduces legislation to improve care for soldiers

Army psychiatrist says soldiers must overcome stigma of treatment

Psychiatrist: "We know that soldiers don't want to go seek care"

Feeling Suicidal? Get Help Now - Get to the VA Hospital, if you are in danger of hurting yourself or others dial 911 we don't want to lose you.

I know that many soldiers of my generation were reluctant to seek help for mental or alcohol-related problems. They felt doing so would hurt their career. Sounds like the same is prevalent now.

The leaders need to ensure there is no stigma related to treatment.