There has been a lot of coverage in the news and on social media about suicides in the Army. Anyone that spends any time on Facebook has probably seen the video of someone doing 22 pushups to bring attention to the estimated 22 suicide deaths per day for veterans.
The sad truth is that military suicides are
Only slightly greater than national averages. Any suicide is a tragedy for the person and the family, but it has a huge impact on the workplace as well. This article will briefly discuss the risk factors and warning signs of suicide and what to do if you encounter someone that is suicidal: ACE – Ask, Care, and Escort.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Estimates an American takes his or her own life every 16 minutes and that suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. Because instagram data of these statistics, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division recently completed Suicide Awareness and Prevention training. Captain Xiao Wei, the Suicide Prevention Program Manager from the 63d Regional Support Command, facilitated the training.
Most people at risk of suicide want to live
They send out the signals asking for help. Some of the actions that could indicate a person is thinking about taking their own life include: giving business intelligence (bi) tools away possessions, withdrawing from (family, friends, school, or work), a loss of interest in sports or leisure activities, and the misuse of alcohol/drugs. There can be physical signs of someone thinking about committing suicide such as a lack of interest in their appearance, trouble sleeping, and loss of appetite or weight gain. If someone you know says things like, “All of my problems will end soon”; “No one can do anything to help me now”; or “I just can’t take it any more,” these are indicators of suicidal thoughts.
The majority of suicide attempts are the
Culmination of multiple triggers. These triggers rich data may include relationship problems, financial problems or legal difficulties. Some incidents such as the loss of a spouse, parent or child can be so great that alone can place a person at risk. Other triggers include loss of self-esteem, rejection, retirement, drug abuse, and even the suicide of a friend or family member.