Armed Forces and Veterans Suicide - Samaritans

This Samaritans policy brief from 2021 provides an overview of what is known about armed forces and veterans and suicide. It acknowledges while overall suicide rates among UK military personnel and veterans do not exceed that of the general population, there are groups within the armed forces community who are at increased risk compared to the general population and who should be prioritised in targeted support interventions.

The brief also discusses:-

• The policy context
• Samaritans work in this area, including recommendations for action