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 Need help Now? Call the National Hotline at 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)!
According to the Counseling Center at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), about 70 percent of people who commit suicide give some indication of their intentions.1 If you know someone who is going through a life crisis such as the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a strong reaction to having been in combat, watch for warning signs of suicidal intent.
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.
Suicide is a major, preventable public health problem. In 2004, it was the eleventh leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for 32,439 deaths. The overall rate was 10.9 suicide deaths per 100,000 people. An estimated eight to 25 attempted suicides occur per every suicide death.
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