Sometimes, these stressors lead to behavioral health concerns including suicidal ideation, said Nicholas Polizzi, who holds a doctorate in educational psychology and is the program manager of the inTransition program at DHA.
Service members may experience frequent relocations, overseas deployments, and stressful experiences related to combat as well as significant time away from families or loved ones. While the Military Health System provides clinical counseling and therapy, it and other DOD entities offer an array of nonclinical programs that are free and confidential. Michael Gragg, previous Defense Health Agency’s top enlisted leader, said in a recent video: “You are not alone. How can we help ourselves, loved ones, and others in the military family who may be at risk of suicide? Through a variety of resources available to all service members, veterans, and families.įormer U.S. 988: The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | MHS Mental Health Hub | Suicide Prevention
