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Suicide is preventable
October 18, 2024 — Suicide is a serious issue that affects communities across the world, and the military is no exception. Each year, Suicide Awareness Month serves as a critical reminder of the mental health struggles faced by service members and veterans. According to the Department of Defense (DoD), suicide rates within the military community have steadily risen over the past decade, with the most recent data showing that more than 500 service members died by suicide in 2022 alone... MORE

Lt. Amy Strickman, a psychologist at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, discusses mental health resiliency with a sailor.

NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity Hosts Suicide Prevention Event
December 15, 2022 — The core of the issue is that it’s not the people who attempt suicide want to harm themselves, as much as; they simply want the pain they are currently feeling to stop, and they don’t see a way out. Sabra Mitchell, an Education Services Facilitator at Naval Air Station Oceana Fleet and Family Services spoke to employees at Naval Surface Warfare... MORE

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