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- One life lost to suicide is too many.
- When we connect to protect, we build relationships and a community that enhances resilience and protects against suicide.
- Mental health is health.
- Seeking help is a sign of strength.
- Members of the military community often face emotional or psychological concerns from the stress of military life.
- The Department of Defense strives to eliminate barriers to care service members face when seeking mental health support.
- Service members are entitled to request help confidentially.
- Seeking care early can help address mental health challenges before they worsen and prevent a crisis.
- Reaching out to care for your mental health is an important, positive step in your military career.
- If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or having suicidal thoughts, reach out to a health care provider.
- You are not alone, and treatment can help.
- The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available at 988 via phone call, text, or chat.
- Behavioral health resources like the inTransition program, Psychological Health Resource Center, Military OneSource resources, Chaplains, peer-to-peer counseling, anger management training, substance abuse programs, therapy, and many other non-clinical and clinical programs can lower the risk of suicide.
- Sometimes thoughts of suicide occur when a person feels overwhelmed by stress and emotions, or when a person has a mental health concern.
- Preventing suicide is a top priority for the DOD. Suicide risk can be reduced by promptly identifying risk, implementing protective measures (such as crisis response planning and the safe storage of firearms), and accessing evidence-based treatments.
- Feelings of isolation, avoiding others, and misusing alcohol or other substances can increase the risk of suicide.
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