US Army Suicides Increase by 46% Amid Fixation on Coronavirus

A new study commissioned by the Pentagon and released Wednesday indicates that suicides among active-duty members of the United States Army have increased by 46% relative to 2020, with 60 Soldiers killing themselves in 2021. Suicides had in turn increased last year, as well.

It’s not unheard for military leaders to enact anti-suicide programs, although some have questioned if the Department of Defense is emphasizing suicide prevention enough.

Pentagon: 46% spike in suicide among U.S. Army’s active-duty forces in Q2 compared to same period last year pic.twitter.com/ukOxqNEjFO

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