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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result from a blow or jolt to the head or from a bullet or other object penetrating the skull. Some Service members may experience TBI as a result of blast injury. TBI is classified as mild, moderate, or severe depending on whether the individual experienced an alteration or loss of consciousness, the extent of memory loss for events following the injury, and findings on neuroimaging and a medical exam.

When we are stressed, it may feel like nothing helps. Having effective coping, problem-solving, and communication skills can make a big difference.

The mission of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO) is to lead data-driven suicide prevention efforts in the Department of Defense by advancing policy, oversight, program evaluation, and engagement to save the lives of Service members, their families, and the military community.

2024 Support to the Force During the Holiday Season

The purpose of the Leaders Safe Messaging Guide is to better equip leaders with the tools and resources necessary to safely and effectively communicate about suicide with Service members, units, and military communities.

Adolescent suicide is a tragedy that no one wants to face. Recent studies indicate a rise in suicidal ideation especially among teen girls. What can you do to prevent suicide or get help for a child who may be in crisis?

Acknowledge, Care, Tell is a series of steps to help prevent suicide, the second leading cause of death in people 10-24 years old.

All feelings are normal. Everyone has them. There are a lot of different feelings, some feel good, and some feel bad. We can talk about all of them. Talk to a friend or a trusted adult. Some examples of a trusted adult are your teacher, parent, grandparent, or coach.

Why Do People Die by Suicide? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to this very difficult question. Were they trying to escape from a situation that seemed impossible to deal with or to get relief from really bad thoughts or feelings? Did, at that particular moment, dying seem like the only way out? Were they trying to escape feelings of rejection, hurt, or loss? Did they lose a sense of purpose or feel that they simply did not belong?

When a loved one dies, it can be incredibly difficult to know how to support children. But there are strategies and steps you can take to create a space to share, grieve, and celebrate that loved one.

Military personnel and their families experience permanent change of station (PCS) moves typically every two to three years. While these moves may be welcome as a chance to transfer to new areas, take advantage of career opportunities, reunite with friends and family, or even make some new friends, they can also be stressful.

Military personnel and their families experience permanent change of station (PCS) moves typically every two to three years. While these moves may be welcome as a chance to transfer to new areas, take advantage of career opportunities, reunite with friends and family, or even make some new friends, they can also be stressful.

Support and nurture your relationships whether between a romantic partner, friends, family, parent/child, or with yourself with Military OneSource non-medical counseling services and specialty consultations.

The goal of this toolkit is to promote healing among suicide loss survivors and to minimize any negative effects of exposure to a suicide death, including suicide contagion (“imitation” suicides). This toolkit does not address postvention following a suicide attempt.