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The Link Between PTSD and Suicide

published by IVAW Admin on 10/21/10 2:20pm
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Common sense as well as the Pentagon's own study tells us that increased exposure to traumatic events increases the likelihood of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  A dangerous symptom of PTSD is suicidal thoughts and tendencies.The occupations in Iraq and Afghanistan are continuing on the backs of exhausted troops who are sent to war over and over again.  More than 300,000 of us have served 3 or more tours of duty in these wars. 

Suicide among veterans and active duty troops has been making the headlines recently, but this issue has been haunting our community for as long as we've been at war.  Watch this clip from our Winter Soldier hearings in 2008 to learn how veteran suicide affected the Lucey family.

This article by Aaron Glantz reveals the startling reality that the suicide rate among veterans is 300% higher than the rate of death in combat.

Find out more about IVAW's campaign Operation Recovery: Stop the Deployment of Traumatized Troops

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IVAW Statement on Recent Terror Attacks

 IVAW Statement on Recent Attacks in Lebanon, Afghanistan, France, Iraq, & Nigeria   Our hearts and thoughts go out to the victims and families who have suffered from the acts of brutality committed in Beirut, Paris,...

Drop the MIC

In the past few years, due to the constantly expanding nature of U.S. military actions, IVAW has transitioned from focusing on the individual wars to a more strategic approach to the work. We focus on the root cause that...

Our Community is the Glue that Binds

Below you will find stories from a couple of our community members. Their experiences reinforce the fact that our community is the glue that binds us together and allows us to continue to do the work to resist militarism in...
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Press Release: Afghanistan War Vets Call for Independent Investigation on 14th Anniversary of War

For Immediate Release: October 7, 2015 Contact: Matt Howard, Communications Director, IVAW: 415-819-6430 / 646-723-0989, [email protected]         Afghanistan War Vets Call for Independent Investigation on 14th...

In Support of Transgender Lives

Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW), in accordance with its policy on non-discrimination, fully supports the rights of transgender people and the right of gender determination. Furthermore, the policy will be implemented...

Fear, Guilt and Love: Reflections on the World Social Forum from a US Veteran

I’ve tried, pretty successfully, to live a life without too much fear. Growing up I didn’t follow the rules of stranger danger. I talked to everyone I met, picked up hitchhikers, went out to unfamiliar places alone, and I’...

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