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Published Online: 3 September 2010

Army Report Offers Recommendations to Prevent Suicide, High-Risk Behavior

The “Army Health Promotion, Risk Reduction, Suicide Prevention Report 2010” lists numerous conclusions and makes specific recommendations for preventive actions, administrative changes, and research directions. These are only a few contained in the 350-page report:
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Ensure that leaders at all levels encourage help-seeking behavior and convey anti-stigma messages.
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Identify and mitigate stress during the critical window of legal/law enforcement encounters and subsequent adjudication actions.
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Weigh the risks and benefits of using SSRIs when treating 18- to 29-year-old patients.
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Expand primary care screening of patients for behavioral health issues.
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Provide monthly reporting to commanders of referrals to substance abuse programs.
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Revise policies to separate all soldiers who commit two or more felony offenses, including drug- and alcohol-related offenses.
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Undertake research to test whether soldiers who voluntarily enlist during wartime may be more willing to engage in high-risk behavior.

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