Soldier Background and Postinvestigative Events Associated With Timing of Suicide Following Deployment of U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers

Death by suicide in the U.S. has increased dramatically among Service members. This study examined differences among non-deployed (n=366) and deployed (n=327) Army National Guard Soldiers based on past behavioral and psychological events, and relationships among timing of suicide. Findings revealed further information on potential stressful events that relate to suicide among Guard Soldiers.