Army Suicides Continue to Rise
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Statistics released yesterday show that Army suicides have risen for the fourth month in a row, continuing a rising trend. According to a report issued by....17 soldiers died in confirmed or potential suicides under investigation in May, up from 13 in both April and March. In 2007, 115 troops committed suicide, marking the highest military suicide rate in two decades. This rate again increased in 2008 with 128 recorded deaths by suicide. To tackle the problem, the Army has created mental health clinics on many bases in Iraq and recently held a "stand-down" in which all troops were trained on signs of suicidal behaviors and mental distress. For Army resources on suicide awareness and crisis help, please visit the Army's page on Suicide Prevention.
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