Army study to investigate increase in military suicide rate

The Army and the National Institute of Mental Health are developing extensive surveys and tests that will probe soldiers for mental illnesses and provide some clues on the increasing suicide rate.

The study will take five years to conduct and will include genetic and neuro-biological studies. To learn more about mental health in the army and the challenges faced by soldiers and veterans, FSRN contacted Doctor Judith Broder, the founder and director of The Soldiers Project.

The Soldiers Project is a network of mental health specialists who provide free counseling and support to service members who have come back from Iraq or Afghanistan and for those who´re planning to join those wars.  They also provide support for their loved ones. For more information, visit The Soldier Project.