Trauma before enlistment linked to high suicide rates among military personnel, veterans, research finds
Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 15:30
in Psychology & Sociology
High rates of suicide among military service members and veterans may be related to traumatic experiences they had before enlisting, making them more vulnerable to suicidal behavior when coping with combat and multiple deployments, according to the findings of several recent studies. Experiencing child abuse, being sexually victimized by someone not in the service and exhibiting suicidal behavior before enlisting are significant risk factors for service members and veterans who attempt or commit suicide.