Latest "Navy suicide" stories

Audit: Navy has failed to properly run suicide prevention program

An internal audit reveals the service has struggled to ensure sailors are getting suicide training and has failed to track suicide-related behaviors.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 months ago

SECNAV: Navy seeking more mental health funding in upcoming budget

Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Harker said funds are also being moved around in this year's budget for mental health resources.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Navy mourns beloved Fitz petty officer who died in Mississippi

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russ Smith wants sailors to know that help is available to anyone in crisis.

By Courtney Mabeus and Carl Prine

4 years ago

The Navy’s investigation into Vice Adm. Scott Stearney’s suicide

The U.S 5th Fleet commander hanged himself in his Bahrain home on Dec. 1, 2018.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

Op-ed: Eradicate the stigma of mental health care

"The Navy, your command, and your family need you to live your best life, in your right mind. "

By Cmdr. Matthew D.W. Phillips

4 years ago

Meet the Navy chief helping suicidal sailors on Reddit

Chief Grant Khanbalinov started posting videos encouraging sailors to seek help earlier this year.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

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