@article{ref1,
title="Suicide prevention in a deployed military unit",
journal="Psychiatry interpersonal and biological processes",
year="2011",
author="Warner, Christopher H. and Appenzeller, George N. and Parker, Jessica R. and Warner, Carolynn and Diebold, Carroll J. and Grieger, Thomas A.",
volume="74",
number="2",
pages="127-141",
abstract="Objective: Military suicide and parasuicidal behaviors have been increasing over the last several years, with rates highest in the deployed environment. This article presents a deployment cycle-specific suicide prevention plan utilized during one U.S. Army division's 15-month deployment to Iraq. Methods: Education, identification, and intervention programs were implemented at each phase of the deployment cycle based on the specific unit activities and predicted stressors. Results: During the deployment, there was an annual suicide rate of 16/100,000 within the trial cohort, compared to a theater rate of 24/100,000. Peaks in suicidal ideation and behaviors occurred during months two, six, and twelve of deployment. Conclusions: A deployment cycle prevention program may decrease rates of suicide in the combat environment. This program may serve as a model for other suicide prevention programs.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0033-2747",
doi="10.1521/psyc.2011.74.2.127",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1521/psyc.2011.74.2.127"
}