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David A Jobes1

  • 1Department of Psychology, The Catholic University of America, Department of Psychology, Washington, DC, USA. Jobes@cua.edu

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Summary

This commentary discusses Soldier suicides, highlighting the need for innovative approaches beyond current suicide prevention strategies. It emphasizes integrating military culture and clinical trial advancements to reduce alarming suicide rates.

Area of Science:

  • Military mental health
  • Suicidology
  • Psychological research

Background:

  • The Army Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Service members (Army STARRS) is a significant undertaking in suicide research.
  • Recent years have seen a concerning increase in Soldier suicides, posing a major challenge to suicidology.
  • A review article by Nock et al. thoroughly examined psychosocial risk and protective factors for Soldier suicide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide additional perspectives on Soldier suicides, complementing the Nock et al. review.
  • To explore innovative and alternative approaches to address the rising rates of suicide among Soldiers.
  • To discuss the integration of military culture and clinical trial research in suicide prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Commentary and critical analysis of existing research on Soldier suicides.

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  • Exploration of psychosocial factors, military culture, and clinical treatment research.
  • Synthesis of perspectives to inform suicide prevention strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • The Nock et al. review offers a comprehensive look at risk and protective factors.
    • There is a recognized need for innovation in suicide prevention for Soldiers.
    • Alternative considerations, including military culture and clinical trial developments, are crucial.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing the escalating rates of Soldier suicide requires both novel strategies and a robust scientific basis.
    • Integrating insights from military culture and clinical treatment research is essential for effective prevention.
    • Innovative approaches are necessary to meaningfully reduce Soldier suicide rates.