Military suicide numbers show efforts producing deplorable results

When you read how many committed suicide in the National Guards and Reserves, then read how much the Commanders have done to prevent them, that right there is the greatest indication WHAT THEY ARE DOING IS NOT WORKING AND IT ALL COMES DOWN TO RESILIENCE TRAINING!

Army Releases December and Calendar Year 2011 Suicide Data

The Army released suicide data today for the month of December and calendar year (CY) 2011. During December, among active-duty soldiers, there were 11 potential suicides: two have been confirmed as suicide, and nine remain under investigation. For November, the Army reported seven potential suicides among active-duty soldiers. Since the release of that report, five have been confirmed as a suicide, and two remain under investigation. For CY 2011 there were 164 potential active-duty suicides of which 140 have been confirmed as suicides, and 24 remain under investigation.

During December, among reserve component soldiers who were not on active duty, there were five potential suicides (four Army National Guard and one Army Reserve): three have been confirmed as suicide and two remain under investigation. For November, among that same group, there were eight potential suicides. Since the release of that report, three cases have been added for a total of 11 cases (11 Army National Guard and no Army Reserve). Of those, nine were confirmed as suicides and two remain under investigation. For CY 2011, there were 114 potential not on active duty suicides (80 National Guard and 34 Army Reserve): 102 have been confirmed as suicide, and 12 remain under investigation.

Army Releases January Suicide Data 2012

The Army released suicide data today for the month of January. During January, among active-duty soldiers, there were 16 potential suicides: five have been confirmed as suicide and 11 remain under investigation. For December, the Army reported 11 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers. Since the release of that report, eight have been confirmed as a suicide and three remain under investigation.

During January, among reserve component soldiers who were not on active duty, there were six potential suicides (five Army National Guard and one Army Reserve): none have been confirmed as suicide and six remain under investigation. For December, among that same group, the Army reported five potential suicides. Since the release of that report, one case has been added for a total of six cases (four Army National Guard and two Army Reserve). Six were confirmed as suicides and none remain under investigation.

National Guard Bureau Posture Statement 2012

People are our most precious resource. The quality of the Citizen-Soldiers of the Army National Guard is unprecedented. However, we are experiencing a troubling increase in the incidence of suicides. Calendar Year 2010 initial statistics reveal a near doubling in the number of suicides reported. The analysis shows that there is no single contributing cause. It is not necessarily a deployment problem, because 60 percent have not deployed. It is not an unemployment problem, because only 10-15 percent were unemployed. Three primary denominators associated with suicide among Guard Soldiers are being young, male, and white. A recent U.S. Army epidemiological report of suicides from 2003 through 2009 also found primary factors of suicide as being young and male.

The Army National Guard’s transition from a strategic Reserve to an operational Reserve over the past nine years has required an increase in Soldier readiness.

Due to the unique Citizen-Soldier mission of the Army National Guard – and increased OPTEMPO – ARNG Soldiers have shown increasing levels of behavioral health issues at 12 months post-deployment as well as an alarming number of suicides among those who have never been deployed. The ARNG has also witnessed an increase in divorce rates, suicide rates, alcohol and substance abuse, Post-Traumatic Stress, domestic abuse, sexual assault rates, and other behavioral health issues.

For 2012, there have been 182 potential active-duty suicides 2012, there have been 143 potential not on active-duty suicides (96 Army National Guard and 47 Army Reserve)

National Guard Bureau 2014 Posture Statement Soldier, Airman, And Family Readiness There are 260 Air Guard Wounded Warriors enrolled in the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program. Nearly two-thirds of them (172) suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD.

Suicide Prevention
The Army Guard trained 144 trainers in the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) program in FY12, bringing the total trained to 459. These trainers will, in turn, train approximately 35,000 gatekeepers in advanced suicide intervention skills. In FY12, ARNG trained 6,761 gatekeepers. A gatekeeper is a Soldier who, by virtue of his position, must be able to recognize people in crisis, intervene to keep them safe, and refer them to help.

Psychological Health
The National Guard Bureau Psychological Health Program has more than 170 licensed behavioral health counselors providing clinical assessment and referral, consultation, and education and information in 50 states, 3 territories, and the District of Columbia, the 89 Air Guard wings and the Army and Air Guard Readiness Centers.

Army Guard clinicians have screened more than 8,000 Soldiers; 2,000 were referred for ongoing care in FY12.

Army Guard behavioral health counselors provided informal consultations to 30,000 Soldiers and family members; 1,400 of these consultations led to further psychological care in FY12.

Army Guard counselors conducted more than 2,000 briefings and training sessions to Soldiers and their families in FY12.

The National Guard Bureau Joint Surgeon’s Office (NGB-JSG) has established a National Guard Psychological Health Program. With NGB-JSG guidance, the Army and Air Guard have placed licensed behavioral health providers known as State and Wing Directors of Psychological Health (S / WDPHs) in every Wing, state and territory.

In the last 18 months, DPHs actively mitigated 954 high risk situations; to include suicidal, homicidal and assault cases.

DPHs are embedded advisors to leadership to promote psychological health that normalizes “help seeking” culture.

Established suicide awareness and prevention and other support resource websites such as: www.wingmanproject.org and www.jointservicessupport.org

Aggressively promote Soldier and Wingman culture and fitness / resilience.
DPHs work for the Wing commanders, senior leaders, and others to advise leadership on psychological health issues. These counselors also provide immediate expertise for Soldiers and Airmen as consultants for individual and family psychological issues; then offer professional clinical assessments and referrals to help navigate complex systems of care. In the last 18 months, DPHs have provided 14,177 consultations and 2,881 clinical referrals. Follow-up and case management services are also provided to ensure the behavioral health treatment received is successful.

Army Guard FACs generated more than 37,594 cases, addressing issues from geographically dispersed members of all services and service components.

Army Releases January 2013 Suicide Information
The Army released suicide data today for the month of January 2013. During January, among active-duty soldiers, there were 19 potential suicides: two have been confirmed as suicides and 17 remain under investigation. For December 2012, the Army reported seven potential suicides among active-duty soldiers; however, subsequent to the report, another case was added bringing December’s total to eight: five have been confirmed as suicides and three are under investigation.

During January, among reserve component soldiers who were not on active duty, there were 14 potential suicides (six Army National Guard and eight Army Reserve): One has been confirmed and 13 are still under investigation. For December 2012, among that same group, the Army reported 15 potential suicides; since the release of that report, one case has been added for a total of 16 (11 Army National Guard and five Army Reserve): nine have been confirmed and seven cases remain under investigation.

Army Releases February 2013 Suicide Information
The Army released suicide data today for the month of February 2013. During February, among active-duty soldiers, there were 11 potential suicides: three have been confirmed as suicides and eight remain under investigation. For January 2013, the Army reported 19 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers; however, subsequent to the report, another case was added bringing January’s total to 20: seven have been confirmed as suicides and 13 are under investigation. For CY 2013, there have been 31 potential active-duty suicides: 10 have been confirmed as suicides and 21 remain under investigation.

Updated active-duty suicide numbers for CY 2012: 183 (156 have been confirmed as suicides and 27 remain under investigation).

During February, among reserve component soldiers who were not on active duty, there were 13 potential suicides (eight Army National Guard and five Army Reserve): four have been confirmed and nine are still under investigation. For January 2013, among that same group, the Army reported 14 potential suicides; nine have been confirmed and five cases remain under investigation.

For CY 2013, there have been 27 potential not on active duty suicides (14 Army National Guard and 13 Army Reserve): 13 have been confirmed as suicides and 14 remain under investigation. Updated not on active duty suicide numbers for CY 2012: 140 (93 Army National Guard and 47 Army Reserve); 136 have been confirmed as suicides and four remain under investigation. UPDATE
This will give you a better idea of how bad the "resilience training" is. How do numbers go up when this was supposed to work so good they made sure they spent billions a year on it?

Air Force Suicides Confirmed and Pending
2008 35
2009 43
2010 60
2011 50
Air Force suicides and suicide attempts that occurred in 2011. Data are presented for 46 Airmen who died by suicide and 241 Airmen who attempted suicide in 251 separate incidents. Army Confirmed and Pending Suicides
2008 140
2009 164
2010 160
2011 167
2011 Army suicide attempts 432 individuals
Marines Confirmed and Pending
2008 42
2009 52
2010 37
2011 32
2011 156 Marines who attempted suicide in 157 separate incidents
Navy Confirmed and Pending
2008 41
2009 47
2010 38
2011 52
2011 87 DoDSERs for 2011 Navy suicide attempts
Department of Defense Suicide Even Report for 2011

For 2011 there were 935 attempted suicides in the military with 915 individuals trying to kill themselves. 896 tried once, 18 tried twice and 1 tried three times. 687 were males and 248 were females. 390 were single but 406 were married.