Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Contents
Figure and Tables
Summary
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Purpose
Analysis of Resource Guides
Organization of This Report
Cause-of-Death Determination
Psychological Autopsies
Autopsies
Line-of-Duty Investigations and Determinations
Surveillance, Reporting, and Information
Sensitivity During Cause-of-Death Investigations
Pre-Planning
Conclusion
Suicide Risk Among Loss Survivors
Empirical Studies Examining Post-Suicide Prevention Activities
Insight from the General Suicide Prevention Research
Media Coverage of Suicide
Revising Prevention Programs
Resource Guidelines
Identifying High-Risk Individuals
Using, Reviewing, and Rejuvenating Suicide Prevention Training
Conclusion
Preventing and Treating Complicated Grief
Grief-Focused Support for Suicide Loss Survivors (Not Specific to Complicated Grief)
Military-Sponsored Programs for Military Families and Next of Kin
Guidelines for Counselors and Other Support Personnel
Communication
Pre-Planning
Conclusion
Respect and Honor for the Fallen
Respect and Honor for Loss Survivors
Presidential Memorial Certificates and Letters of Condolence
Legal and Policy Requirements Relating to the Death of a Service Member
The Process of Notifying Next of Kin
Loss Survivor Benefits
Benefits Not Affected by the Line-of-Duty Investigation Determination
Respect for the Fallen
Respect and Honor for Loss Survivors
Conclusion
Procedures
Varied Experiences with Casualty Assistance Officers
The “Fog” After the Loss
Conclusion
Strengthen the Existing Suicide Surveillance System
Establish an Organizational Response to Suicide
Work with the Media to Encourage Factual Reporting and Minimize Sensationalism of Suicides
Identify Individuals at High Risk
Educate Leaders, CAOs, and Other Support Personnel About the Grieving Process, Including Complicated Grief, and Train Providers in Evidence-Based Treatments
Conclusion
A. Postvention Guides Reviewed
B. Content Analysis of Resource Guides
Bibliography