Landstuhl Regional Medical Center opened its annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Month observance Sept. 1, with a luncheon focused on connection, personal experience and the responsibility service members have to look out for one another.

Command programs revered for their work in suicide prevention.

As we observe Suicide Prevention Month, the statistics surrounding military suicides remain a sobering call to action. Suicide is a public health issue impacting our military community leaving lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, communities and military readiness.

SAFEGUARD, new suicide prevention initiative for U.S. Army Soldiers deemed to be highest risk for suicide-related behavior, has begun controlled studies for suicide prevention interventions led by the Uniformed Services University.

Senior leaders share messages highlighting the importance of suicide awareness, reaching out for support, and looking out for one another. Their message encourages service members, civilians, and community members to recognize when someone may be struggling, stay connected, and seek help when needed.

Each day, the United States loses an average of one Soldier and 17 veterans to suicide.

Music has been part of U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Todd Freeman’s life since he was 11 years old. In 2005 when he enlisted into the U.S. Army Reserve at 19 years old, there was no doubt in his mind about his military occupational specialty choice: music. Freeman’s military career led him into the Suicide Prevention Program at U.S. Army Civil Affairs and ...

988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.

Expeditionary medical teams play a dual role—as caregivers and as guardians of their own wellness with mental health as a core component of combat readiness, especially within expeditionary medicine.

Watching U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Anthony Palacios and Austin Irving give each other knowing looks and laugh together, you'd think they've been friends for years. In reality, their bond was forged by a sobering situation: when Irving decided he was going to take his own life.

Two years after the Department of the Air Force implemented the Brandon Act, its impact continues to grow across the force. Built on principles of transparency, accessibility, and trust, the act empowers service members to seek mental health support when they need it - on their terms.

It can be hard for Veterans to reach out if they’re struggling – but in the eyes of their loved ones, seeking help can be an act of bravery. If you or a Veteran you know needs support, find resources at http://VA.gov/REACH.  If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive 24/7 confidential support. ...

In a new PSA, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter from @TheWarAndTreatyOfficial acknowledge that it can be hard for Veterans to reach out if they’re struggling – but in the eyes of their loved ones, seeking help can be an act of bravery. Everyone can play a role in suicide prevention. If you or a Veteran you know needs support, find resources ...

Suicide prevention involves the collective effort of local and national organizations, health care professionals, individuals, and support systems, such as family, friends, unit leaders, and peers.

The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training team at Naval Hospital Bremerton listen, connect, and care to make suicide prevention an easier topic to discuss.