Behind the Numbers

This video provides an overview of research into veteran suicidality, emphasizing the importance of a long-term historical perspective and the value of lived experience.

key Findings

Post-traumatic stress and moral injury are unpacked through the context of military service and its lasting effects.
Historical and systemic challenges surrounding veteran trauma, mental health and suicide are examined in this video.
The deep and lasting impact of veteran suicide on families and communities is explored alongside the institutional failures that have shaped people’s experiences of support.
Using a micro-history lens, this episode traces veteran suicide in Australia from 1914 through to the present day.