First Responder suicides
Study: Police Officers and Firefighters Are More Likely to
Die by Suicide than in Line of Duty
No date – Retrieved Nov. 2018
A white paper commissioned by the Foundation has revealed
that first responders (policemen and firefighters) are more likely to die by
suicide than in the line of duty. In 2017, there were at least 103 firefighter
suicides and 140 police officer suicides. In contrast, 93 firefighters and 129
police officers died in the line of duty. Suicide is a result of mental
illness, including depression and PTSD, which stems from constant exposure to
death and destruction.
The white paper study, the Ruderman White Paper on Mental
Health and Suicide of First Responders, examines a number of factors
contributing to mental health issues among first responders and what leads to
their elevated rate of suicide. One study included in the white paper found
that on average, police officers witness 188 ‘critical incidents’ during their
careers. This exposure to trauma can lead to several forms of mental illness.
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More information: https://www.bgei-educational.com/news/2019/9/4/help-first-responders-national-suicide-prevention-month
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