Suicide Prevention

Untreated depression is the number one cause of suicide. Learn about depression and its symptoms, and discover some resources to combat depression. Also learn more about suicide and its causes, and enable yourself to help fight the battle of suicide prevention. -- Suicide Prevention Pages -- The Invisible Disease The Common Cold of Mental Illness Depression Can Differ in Men and Women Depression FAQs Depression Resources Emotional Health Deserves High Priority Everyone Matters: The Suicide Prevention Mission Suicide Prevention Plan Suicide Resources Army Taking Action to Stem Rising Suicide Rates Army Speeds Up Suicide Awareness Plans Mental Health and Depression Depression Screening Mental Health Medications Suicide Prevention "Suicide prevention is everybody's business, and without your support, we cannot be successful in our efforts to further the Army's suicide prevention efforts." - Mr. Walter Morales, Program Manager - Suicide Prevention/HIV/DNA Programs, Department of the Army

Need Help Now? Call the National Hotline at 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)!

VA's Suicide Prevention Hot Line - Toll-free 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

To ensure veterans with emotional crises have round-the-clock access to trained professionals, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has begun operation of a national suicide prevention hot line for veterans. Click Here for more information >>

ARMY One Source Real help. Anytime. Anywhere. A Soldier and Family resource program to help make your life run a little smoother.				Emotional Health Deserves High Priority More than 12,000 Soldiers have moved back to the continental United States through our evacuation system into our hospitals and into our care as...
Suicide Prevention Resource Manual Suicide Prevention, A Resource Manual For The U. S. Army outlines an integrated and comprehensive approach for the Army Leadership as they promote help seeking behavior throughout The Army Family. The materials in this manual provide resources for local commanders to institute a total Army community thrust to protect the force from self-destructive behaviors.				Depression Again, the #1 Cause of Suicide is Untreated Depression! Read this information on the symptoms of depression and the warning signs of suicide. If you feel that you are suffering from depression and have thoughts of suicide, PLEASE SEE YOUR DOCTOR! Most people can be treated by medication. Need help Now? Call the National Hotline at 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)!
Suicide Prevention Army to field new suicide prevention plan - The Army has developed a new suicide prevention campaign plan that officials said should be released to the field this spring. "Soldiers, Leaders and Communities Saving Lives" is the plan's title. It focuses on training people about how to recognize early signs of suicidal behavior and how to intervene.				Army Taking Action to Stem Rising Suicide Rates With Army suicides on the rise -- approaching rates for the same demographic among civilians -- Army officials are evaluating their programs to see what more can be done to stop the escalation.
Army Speeds Up Suicide Awareness Plans The implementation of certain suicide prevention initiatives have been accelerated, to include a 1-800-number, to help curb suicides among Soldiers during these stressful times, said an Army personnel official.				Suicide Prevention Resources Valuable resources and articles on suicide prevention, including the Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Mental Health Advisory Team (MHAT) Report.