[20210723]IF10876_军人自杀预防和应对.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated July 23, 2021Military Suicide Prevention and ResponseBackground When a servicemember dies by suicide, those close to the member often experience shock, anger, guilt, and sorrow. As such, a servicemembers suicide may adversely impact the wellbeing of his or her family and friends. Further, it may affect the morale and readiness of his or her unit. The militarys response to suicidal thoughts (ideation), attempts, and deaths involves coordinated efforts among command and unit leadership, medical professionals, counselors, and others across the military community. Under its constitutional authority to organize and regulate the military, Congress has oversight over this issue and may consider policy interventions to mitigate suicide risk factors. Defense Suicide Prevention Office The Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO), established in 2012, is the office responsible for “advocacy, program oversight, and policy for Department of Defense (DOD) suicide prevention, intervention and postvention efforts to reduce suicidal behaviors in servicemembers, civilians and their families.” The office also manages a 24-hour Military Crisis Line, produces an