We are the only organization in Canada that conducts a complete analysis of each suicide, on a case-by-case basis. Our analysis shows that roughly half of the individuals who committed suicide were receiving treatment. This data is similar to data for the general public. The other half was not receiving treatment. On the one hand, treatment is insufficient and more research is needed. On the other, there is still work to be done to encourage individuals in this other half to ask for care.
That being said, only one third of the suicides that have unfortunately occurred since the beginning of operations in Afghanistan occurred in that country. This means that most of the suicides were caused by the same problems affecting the general public. Whether members of the military participated in operations or not, the suicide rate remains the same.