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I was interested to receive an email from VA about suicide rates. I had hoped there was more recent data; but, the data and statistics are still based on 2005-2015 study so the mean, median and standard deviations have not changed according to what is posted.
The best hope for reducing suicide is friends and family who acre for those at risk.
Those of us who have been suicidal understand all too well the issues.
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The best hope for reducing suicide is friends and family who acre for those at risk.
Those of us who have been suicidal understand all too well the issues.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. Maj William W. "Bill" Price Capt Seid Waddell CW5 (Join to see) SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SSgt (Join to see) SP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT John " Mac " McConnell SGT Robert George SP5 Robert Ruck SCPO Morris RamseyCPL Eric Escasio SPC (Join to see) SrA Christopher Wright SPC Margaret Higgins Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM SGT Gregory Lawritson
Suicide-Prevention-Data.asp
Posted from mentalhealth.va.gov
Suicide
Disabled Veterans
Friends
Edited >1 y ago
Posted >1 y ago
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Those of us who are close to people are their best life jacket. However, as I keep saying, DO NOT be afraid to ask: Are you thinking about killing yourself? It will not put the thought in the mind of someone who is not thinking about it. To get help for a disease, you have to know that someone has that illness. ASK!
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LTC Stephen F.
I have known many suicides and talked with several in the days before they killed themselves - usually with a gun [in my experience] Lt Col Charlie Brown.
I am also familiar with murders that were disguised as suicides usually with drugs.
I am also familiar with murders that were disguised as suicides usually with drugs.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
LTC Stephen F. - I am so sorry that you lived what you lived with regards to suicides, Steve. Very Sorry. If I can ever assist you with this in any way: please let me know.
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THERE ARE TWENTY-TWO VETERAN SUICIDES PER DAY. ONE LIFE LOST IS TOO MANY.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
LTC Stephen F. - Steve, I am quoting USA TODAY: 22 Veterans commit suicide in the Untied States everyday. I am sorry to contradict you, Steve.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
LTC Stephen F. - The number of Veterans who commit suicide every day-according to USA TODAY-is an estimated number.
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LTC Stephen F.
SPC Margaret Higgins - the number of veterans who commit suicide is an exact number - each successful suicide is known to those who find the body.
USA bandies about a number from the past.
If you look at the VA's report on suicides [comparing veteran and non-veteran] you will see how they derived the 20 per day average from 2005 through 2015.
USA bandies about a number from the past.
If you look at the VA's report on suicides [comparing veteran and non-veteran] you will see how they derived the 20 per day average from 2005 through 2015.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
LTC Stephen F. -All I know is that I did my research, my dear Brother-in-CHRIST, Steve.
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LTC Stephen F.
You are welcome my friend SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth. I had hoped that the update from VA I received today would included day past 2015 but that is not the case.
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