Veteran Suicides

By:
Dylan White, Jordan Cook, Eric Krauth, Kurt
Healy

Statistics
Suicide rate of 29.5 in 100,000
50% higher than civilians
Suicide rates highest first 3 years out of

service
Males are 3 times as likely to take their own
life
Deployed Veterans 41% higher chance than
general population
Returning Service Members 61% higher
chance
Between 2001-2007 suicides accounted for

What is the Root Cause

PTSD vs. Moral Injury

PTSD-

Is a mental disorder
that requires
diagnosis.

Moral Injury-

Is a dimensional issue.

Posttraumatic Stress
Disorder
PTSD has been defined as a mental health

disorder triggered by seeing or experiencing a

tragic event

Symptoms of PTSD
Vivid memories
Nightmares
Insomnia
Depression
Isolation
Paranoid (always thinking your life is in danger)
Drug/Alcohol use
Dissociation
Violent behaviors

Moral Injury
Moral Injury has been defined as

perpetrating, failing to prevent, or bearing

witness to acts that transgress deeply held
moral beliefs and expectations
Moral Injury can be caused by various events
such as, killing, failure to protect, witnessing
death or commanding others to act.

Symptoms of Moral Injury

Shame
Guilt
Self-condemnation
Demoralization
Self-sabotaging relationships
Self-harm

The Veteran Perspective

How did the military change them while on

duty?
Why do veterans consider suicide?
Why do veterans not seek help?

Veteran Programs
This will include programs for current serving

members and veterans alike and showing

what the programs offer.

On Duty
On base counseling for PTSD and substance

abuse is offered and encouraged in all

branches of the military
Starlight military Program
. They specialize in various mental
disorders such as depression, bi polar, as well
as PTSD for on duty service members.

Veteran Programs/ Treatments

Post service treatments are offered as long as

they were not dishonorably discharged

The U.S. Department Of Veteran Affairs covers
all aspects of treatments.
Private treatment can also be found, although
they may not be covered and are typically
more expensive.

Charity Programs
There are also charity events that are put on

by people to raise money/awareness

These types of programs include, Mission 22,
Wounded Warrior Project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=HTABdSlue9Y

Personalized Programs
Womens Stress Disorder Teams
PTSD Clinical Teams
Substance Use Teams
Family counseling/ Grief Counseling

If you are Suffering

Sources
http://maketheconnection.net/conditions/

ptsd?utm_source=adcenter&utm_medium=cpc&
utm_term=ptsd&utm_content=ptsd&utm_campa
ign=ptsd
http://
www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/co-occurring/mor
al_injury_at_war.asp
http://
www.va.gov/opa/docs/suicide-data-report-2012final.pdf