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VA Releases National Suicide Data Report

Analysis Part of VA’s Comprehensive Examination of More Than 55 Million Death Records

WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released findings from its most recent analysis of Veteran suicide data for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

This report yields several important insights: 

  • Suicide rates increased for both Veterans and non-Veterans, underscoring the fact that suicide is a national public health concern that affects people everywhere.
  • The average number of Veterans who died by suicide each day remained unchanged at 20.
  • The suicide rate increased faster among Veterans who had not recently used Veterans Health Administration health care than among those who had.

The report, known as “VA National Suicide Data Report 2005–2015,” is available at https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/Suicide-Prevention-Data.asp.

The analysis is part of VA’s ongoing examination of more than 55 million civilian and Veteran death records that is being used to evaluate and improve VA’s Suicide Prevention Program.

Data from this report were obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s National Death Index and then linked to both VA and Department of Defense (DoD) data.

VA is committed to publishing the most accurate suicide data possible. CDC has 2016 data, but VA works with both CDC and DoD to analyze millions of records and data sources to produce an analysis of suicide deaths for all known Veterans.  This collaboration adds a layer of complexity to the analysis process thus making 2015 the most current year for which VA is able to publish complete Veteran suicide data.

VA is working with CDC and DoD to innovate and refine the data analysis and plans to publish 2016 Veteran suicide data in fall 2018.

The report includes suicide rates from 2005 to 2015 for both Veteran and non-Veteran populations segmented by age, race and gender, and analyzes Veteran rates based on service branch and era, suicide method and suicide risk factors. These data inform the ongoing work of VA and its partners to prevent suicide and expand the network of support for Veterans.

“Suicide remains a top clinical priority,” said Acting VA Secretary Mr. Peter O’Rourke. “One life lost to suicide is one too many. Suicide is a serious public health concern in the Veteran population and across all communities nationwide. These data offer important insights to help VA to build effective networks of support, communication and care that reach Veterans where they live and thrive.”

Suicide is a complex issue and is influenced by a multitude of intersecting factors that can increase or decrease suicide risk. The VA Suicide Prevention Program’s public health approach addresses the risk factors associated with suicidal behavior — such as a prior suicide attempt, stressful life events or the availability of lethal means — while promoting the protective factors that can offset risk — such as positive coping skills, feeling connected to other people and access to mental health care.

Data form an integral part of VA’s public health strategy and enable VA to tailor research-backed suicide-prevention initiatives to reach diverse groups across the Veteran population.

In the years since these data were captured, VA has undertaken substantial suicide-prevention efforts, including: 

Learn more about VA’s suicide-prevention resources and programs at www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/

Veterans who are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, and those who know a Veteran in crisis, should call the Veterans Crisis Line for confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year at 800-273-8255 and press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or send a text message to 838255. 

Reporters covering this issue are strongly encouraged to visit www.ReportingOnSuicide.org for important guidance on how to communicate about suicide.

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It is truly sad that these Hero's come back so lost, empty and have no where to turn that they opt to end their lives. Chris Kyle/Chad Littlefield  came back, saw a need and wanted to help others only to be murdered by someone they were trying to help.

 

The VA under obama turned more people away than they attempted to help........I recall one took his own life in a VA Parking Lot and still no one seemed to care.

 

Yet let a Purse Designer or Celebrity Chef, Football Player or Rock Star opt to take there own lives and the World seems to stop still, drop everything and nothing functions for weeks.

 

It takes a lot but if you know someone reach out and offer to talk, just listen and be there for them....Sometimes that is all it takes is a should to cry on, someone to melt down to.....Just someone to show they care.

 

No matter what War, these are the people we sent to fight for us and they deserve to be treated as Hero's

 

Karsten

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2 hours ago, Karsten said:

It is truly sad that these Hero's come back so lost, empty and have no where to turn that they opt to end their lives. Chris Kyle/Chad Littlefield  came back, saw a need and wanted to help others only to be murdered by someone they were trying to help.

 

The VA under obama turned more people away than they attempted to help........I recall one took his own life in a VA Parking Lot and still no one seemed to care.

 

Yet let a Purse Designer or Celebrity Chef, Football Player or Rock Star opt to take there own lives and the World seems to stop still, drop everything and nothing functions for weeks.

 

It takes a lot but if you know someone reach out and offer to talk, just listen and be there for them....Sometimes that is all it takes is a should to cry on, someone to melt down to.....Just someone to show they care.

 

No matter what War, these are the people we sent to fight for us and they deserve to be treated as Hero's

 

Karsten

Wow...well said!  Thank you for your input and your obvious support for the troops!🇺🇸👍

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