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Parasuicidal behavior on an active duty army training post.

R J Koshes1, J M Rothberg

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Kenner Army Community Hospital, Fort Lee, VA 23801.

Military Medicine
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Suicidal behavior in the all-volunteer Army is largely parasuicidal, with low lethality. Soldier characteristics remain consistent over 25 years, necessitating updated management protocols.

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Area of Science:

  • Military psychiatry
  • Public health
  • Behavioral science

Background:

  • The incidence of suicidal behavior in active duty Army personnel post-all-volunteer force is unexamined.
  • Previous research on military suicidal behavior spans over 25 years.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence and characteristics of suicidal behavior among active duty Army personnel at a training post.
  • To compare current trends with historical data.
  • To propose standardized management strategies for suicidal behavior in the military.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of admissions over 16 consecutive months.
  • Analysis of suicidal behavior characteristics, including lethality and rescuability.
  • Comparison of findings with previously published studies.

Main Results:

  • The majority of suicidal behaviors observed were parasuicidal, indicating low intent to die.
  • Behaviors demonstrated low lethality and high rescuability.
  • The characteristics of soldiers exhibiting suicidal behavior have remained largely unchanged over the past 25 years.

Conclusions:

  • Suicidal behavior in this population is predominantly parasuicidal.
  • Standardized management protocols are needed.
  • Enhanced psychiatric consultation to units and commanders is recommended for effective intervention.

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