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Every day, 22 veterans take their own lives. That's a suicide every 65 minutes. As shocking as the number is, it may actually be higher.
The figure, released by the Department of Veterans Affairs in February, is based on the agency's own data and numbers reported by 21 states from 1999 through 2011. Those states represent about 40% of the U.S. population.
History of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been found to increase risk of suicidal behavior. The association between suicide attempt history among veterans with PTSD and/or TBI was explored. PTSD history was associated with an increased risk for a suicide attempt. This increased risk was present for those with and without a history of TBI. Results support incorporating PTSD history when assessing suicide risk among veterans with and without TBI.
The figure, released by the Department of Veterans Affairs in February, is based on the agency's own data and numbers reported by 21 states from 1999 through 2011. Those states represent about 40% of the U.S. population.
History of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been found to increase risk of suicidal behavior. The association between suicide attempt history among veterans with PTSD and/or TBI was explored. PTSD history was associated with an increased risk for a suicide attempt. This increased risk was present for those with and without a history of TBI. Results support incorporating PTSD history when assessing suicide risk among veterans with and without TBI.
What can we do?
Together we can fund research for Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury to find alternative therapies and a cure to help end military suicide. In the last six years, budgets and cutbacks have limited the Veterans Administration and Department of Defense from necessary research, alternative therapies and treatments to help decrease the numbers of military suicide.
The Military Veteran Project is a volunteer led organization, which means your donation does not go to salaries or big fancy offices, it goes straight to the veteran in need. The mission is clear, we are here to save lives and each day through donors and dedicated volunteers, we are able to do just that. Since being founded in 2012, the Military Veteran Project has been able to assist over 2,000 cases.
We can raise awareness in our communities with the #22ADAY movement
The Military Veteran Project is a volunteer led organization, which means your donation does not go to salaries or big fancy offices, it goes straight to the veteran in need. The mission is clear, we are here to save lives and each day through donors and dedicated volunteers, we are able to do just that. Since being founded in 2012, the Military Veteran Project has been able to assist over 2,000 cases.
We can raise awareness in our communities with the #22ADAY movement
With research, treatment for post traumatic stress disorder and by diagnosing untreated traumatic brain injuries, we know a difference can be made and lives can be saved. Even one veteran life saved is progress. Help us save a life.
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