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Fortunately, a completed
suicide is a rare event at the Academy.
However, midshipmen sometimes experience periods in which they think of suicide as a way to escape the pain they are experiencing -- not usually physical but emotional. Why such pain? It is different for each individual, but is often related to the loss of an important relationship, fear of failing out or getting separated and the possible shame that may follow, and the feeling that no one else really understands what you are going through and you are all alone. Why is suicide a rare event
at the Academy? Because you are not alone! We believe one of
the reasons suicide is rare at the Academy, is that
you
look out for your shipmates.
The rest of this page is devoted to helping you protect your shipmates
from an unnecessary action. Taking his or her own life! If you
want further assistance or have any questions please
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Warning Signs
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