What are your thoughts of environmental conditions and their impact on mental health?

SPC David S. — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:08:41 -0500

When looking at the numbers of suicides at the state level the mountain west states have a disproportionate suicide rate than other states. Many have simply blamed this on high gun ownership rates however environmental factors like altitude may be in fact a major contributing factor affecting mental health in the region. I'm very curious on your thought of high altitude or other environmental factors as a contributing factor to mental health. Considering the elevation of A'stan this seems like something that needs to be brought into the mix -

http://www.surgir.ch/fr/content/around-3000-afghans-commit-suicide-every-year-%E2%80%93-80-women
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321219.php

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/suicide-mortality/suicide.htm

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2019 7:51 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 19:51:38 -0500

Altitude. I think there is something to it. the evidence extends beyond just military. Many places at high altitude have higher than average suicide rates.