What interview questions would you like me to ask about veteran suicides and mental health?

Sgt Junyer Knight — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 09:01:28 -0500

Today on Veteranology I'm interviewing Dr. Craig Bryan. He is one of the foremost researchers in military and veteran suicide and the Executive Director of the National Center for Veterans Studies. Let me know throughout today is there are any questions you'd like to have answered!

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Dec 21 at 2015 11:28 AM

TSgt Kenneth Ellis — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 11:28:28 -0500

When I think about Veterans that commit suicide. How are there families affected? A child that would blame themselves or a wife or husband always thinking what they could have done.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Dec 21 at 2015 12:54 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 12:54:30 -0500

Do you have any idea how much the SMs upbringing, or lack of, is a factor in suicides?

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 21 at 2015 1:17 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 13:17:24 -0500

1. For those who committed suicide, how long were they suicidal?
2. Are there suicidal folks fight those thoughts for years and decades who experience natural death?

Response by PVT Robert Gresham made Dec 21 at 2015 3:31 PM

PVT Robert Gresham — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:31:34 -0500

Sgt Junyer Knight- I am currently running a Facebook page to listen to/encourage/support Veterans who may be suicide endangered. I do this on my own time, and I am currently not a 501(c)(3) organization, though I am interested in possibly going that route. How would I go about taking this to the next level so that I can reach more Veterans?

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 22 at 2015 6:06 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 06:06:50 -0500

What is the link between veteran suicides and active duty Soldier suicides? ie is the military forcing AD Soldiers out of the military and is this increasing the number of veteran suicides?