The war within preventing suicide in the U.S. military

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 st...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ramchand, Rajeev
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA RAND 2011, 2011
Series:Rand Corporation monograph series
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Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The epidemiology of suicide in the military
  • Best practices for preventing suicide
  • Suicide prevention in the Department of Defense
  • Support for suicide prevention in the Department of Defense
  • Conclusions and recommendations
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-189)