Among active duty and veterans of the War on Terror, suicides have claimed four times more lives than combat since 9-11, according to a recent study. The study’s author discusses why the toll is higher than for previous conflicts, and he and another expert in tragedy recovery discuss what the military, VA, and loved ones can do to prevent suicide.
Guest Information:
- Dr. Ben Suitt, Contributor, Costs of War Project, Brown University and Boston University
- Dr. Carla Stumpf Patton, Senior Director of Suicide Postvention, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and a survivor of suicide loss
Links for more info:
- Cost of War Project – Profile for Thomas H. “Ben” Suitt, III
- Stated mission of TAPS
- Stop Soldier Suicide – Military Suicide: What you should know
- 8 Ways to Cope After a Suicide Loss
More Resources:
- TEXT “hello” to 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
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