By the Numbers - Jan. 26, 2015
18.7%
23.4%
28.9%
The suicide rate per 100,000 in 2013 for, respectively, active component service members, reserve component and National Guard, according to the most recent Department of Defense Suicide Event Report (PDF), released earlier this month.
According to a January 16 press release about the report:
In calendar year 2013, active component suicide totals and rates declined over 2012, while reserve components had a slight increase. There were 229 deaths by suicide among active component service members and 220 deaths by suicide among selected reserve component service members (87in the reserve and 133 in the National Guard).
If you are a service member or family member in crisis or know someone who is, please contact the Military Crisis Line at 800-273-8255 (Press 1), www.militarycrisisline.net, or by phone-text to 838255. The Military Crisis Line provides 24/7 confidential support to all service members and their families.
18.7%
23.4%
28.9%
The suicide rate per 100,000 in 2013 for, respectively, active component service members, reserve component and National Guard, according to the most recent Department of Defense Suicide Event Report (PDF), released earlier this month.
According to a January 16 press release about the report:
In calendar year 2013, active component suicide totals and rates declined over 2012, while reserve components had a slight increase. There were 229 deaths by suicide among active component service members and 220 deaths by suicide among selected reserve component service members (87in the reserve and 133 in the National Guard).
If you are a service member or family member in crisis or know someone who is, please contact the Military Crisis Line at 800-273-8255 (Press 1), www.militarycrisisline.net, or by phone-text to 838255. The Military Crisis Line provides 24/7 confidential support to all service members and their families.