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More military veterans and active duty service members are dying by suicide than in battle – understanding why can help with prevention

  • Written by April Smith, Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences, Auburn University
More military veterans and active duty service members are dying by suicide than in battle – understanding why can help with preventionActive duty service members and veterans experience unique stresses that can lead to suicide.MivPiv/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Although service members know they may lose their lives in combat in service of their country, they may not expect to lose their lives – or those they love – to suicide. A 2021 study estimated that four times...

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