Joining the Army? You're More Likely to Die by Suicide than CombatIn a sad commentary about the state of affairs of a modern army, the U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta said on Wednesday that there are “still huge gaps” in the way mental disorders are diagnosed within the military.

With over 150 active military suicides so far in 2012, if you’re in the U.S. military, you’re more likely to have died by your own hand than you were to have died in combat.

This, then, is apparently not a good time to be in the military.

Farah Mohamed, writing for McClatchy Newspapers, has the story.

One Comment to
Joining the Army? You’re More Likely to Die by Suicide than Combat

Before posting, please read our blog moderation guidelines. The comments below begin with the oldest comments first. Click on the last comments page to jump to the most recent comments.

  1. Below mentioned blog might help our community. They have some good advice..

    voiceevilvoice.blogspot.com

Join the Conversation!

Before posting, please read our blog moderation guidelines.

Post a Comment:


(Required, will be published)

(Required, but will not be published)

(Optional)

Recent Comments
  • Judee: How interesting that this subject is being brought to light. Five decades ago, as a high school student, I...
  • Joel Hassman, MD: TOO LATE! DSM 5 is coming out with an edition for nonpsychiatrists, because the pharma lobby is...
  • Paul: I try and be as nice to myself as possible. I go to the gym regularly and am in good shape, eat well and have a...
  • EegMeister: For me as a neurofeedback practitioner, the frustration lies primarily in the notion that stimulants are...
  • Tired of Excuses: I get tired of people blaming their infidelity on ADHD, especially when they were loyal to their...
Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter


Find a Therapist


Users Online: 9621
Join Us Now!