TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Suicide prevention in a deployed military unit
JO  - Psychiatry interpersonal and biological processes
A1  - Warner, Christopher H.
A1  - Appenzeller, George N.
A1  - Parker, Jessica R.
A1  - Warner, Carolynn
A1  - Diebold, Carroll J.
A1  - Grieger, Thomas A.
SP  - 127
EP  - 141
VL  - 74
IS  - 2
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0033-2747
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1521/psyc.2011.74.2.127
ID  - ref1
ER  -