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Abstract:
Since late 2001, U.S. military forces have been engaged in conflicts around the globe most notably in Iraq and Afghanistan. These conflicts have exacted a substantial toll on soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen, and this toll goes beyond the well-publicized casualty figures. It extends to the stress that repetitive deployments can have on the individual service member and his or her family. This stress can manifest itself in different ways increased divorce rates, spouse and child abuse, mental distress, substance abuse but one of the most troubling manifestations is suicides, which are increasing across the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The increase in suicides among members of the military has raised concern among policymakers, military leaders, and the population at large.
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 APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE |
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230 |
| Report Date: |
Jan 2011 |
| Contract Number: |
W74V8H0-06-C-0002 W74V8H006C00 |
| Report Number: |
A090735 |
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