Military Suicide Prevention and Response (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised Sept. 19, 2023 |
| Report Number |
IF10876 |
| Report Type |
In Focus |
| Authors |
Kristy N. Kamarck, Bryce H. P. Mendez |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
When a service member dies by suicide, those close to the
member often experience shock, anger, guilt, and sorrow.
As such, a service member suicide may adversely impact
the well-being of family and friends, as well as the morale
and readiness of that member’s unit. Response to suicidal
thoughts (ideation), attempts, and deaths often involve
coordinated efforts among command and unit leadership,
medical professionals, counselors, and others across the
military community.
Under the authority given to Congress in Article 1, Section
8 of the U.S. Constitution to raise and support armies,
provide and maintain a navy, and provide for organizing
disciplining and regulating them, it may be important for
Congress to understand the scope of this issue, the efforts
previously taken to address it, and considerations for
confronting the issue in the future.
