The study of suicude rates in US military

 India Riley

Mr.Roddy

IHSS

September 28, 2021

    I 1894 Emile Durkheim did a study on the suicide rates of U.S citizens. The study was published into a book in 1897, at the time the study was relevant and helpful towards doctors and psychologists to reach out to different audiences. In 2011 a more applicable study was published that focused on the specifics of who was most likely to commit suicide. The study had mentioned that men have a higher chance to commit then women, specifically men who have a desk job without a spouse, kids, or a family. The article I read also mentioned that U.S veterans have a significantly higher chance to commit suicide than any other person. Because the U.S doesn't have any projects to help traumatized or mentally ill veterans after they've been deployed. War can be highly traumatizing towards the veterans, and without proper therapy afterwards, its no shocker that all these veterans are committing suicide. Sgt. McDaniels came out to spread the word about depression amongst military veterans by building a non profit organization, focused on helping traumatized veterans. Sgt. Mcdaniels was head of the infantry division for seven years, his job was to remain calm while he dropped precise bombs on enemy target zones; he was forced to resign from the military after he sustained too many physical and mental injuries. After sitting in a war zone he was bombed and ambushed, leaving him with severe PTSD and multiple brain injuries. His non profit so a rehab inspired building that house veterans without a home or family, with intensive therapy and PTSD trainings to help incorporate them into normal society. More soldiers commit suicide while on break or on leave then while employed, so this program can be very beneficial for them. In conclusion I believe our retired soldiers need better help and treatment post war, to reduce the suicide rates.

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