Leadership After a Possible Suicide or Suicide Attempt

When a service member is found injured or dead, the cause is often unknown. The cause may be a medical event, an accident, suicide, or suicide attempt. Leaders and unit members may feel uncertain about what to talk about, what not to talk about, and what to do. This resource lists actions for leaders to care for unit members and sustain readiness after a possible suicide or suicide attempt.

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