Coronavirus updates: Military suicides up as much as 20% during pandemic

As pandemic continues, more people seeking mental health help [View in a Browser]( [KETV NewsWatch 7]( CORONAVIRUS UPDATES Sep 27, 2020 [Facebook logo]( [Twitter logo]( [Youtube logo]( The Latest Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked. Service members are struggling with isolation and other effects of COVID-19, in addition to the pressures of deploying to war zones, responding to national disasters and addressing civil unrest. The data is incomplete and causes of suicide are complex, but Army and Air Force officials say the pandemic is adding stress to an already strained force. The numbers vary by service. The Army’s 30% spike pushes the total up because it’s the largest service. TOP STORIES [Experts remind people to eat healthy, exercise and get enough sleep.]( [As pandemic continues, more people seeking mental health help »]( [Facing an “unprecedented drop” in freight traffic, Union Pacific President and CEO Lance Fritz announced Tuesday non-union workers will be required to take four weeks of unpaid leave, executives will face 25% pay cuts.]( [Union Pacific announces weeks of unpaid leave and pay cuts for employees, executives »]( [Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.]( [Military suicides are up as much as 20% during COVID-19 pandemic »]( [An expert explains how the pandemic could affect flu season.]( [How the coronavirus could impact flu season »]( MORE STORIES [Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.]( [Military suicides are up as much as 20% during COVID-19 pandemic »]( [An expert explains how the pandemic could affect flu season.]( [How the coronavirus could impact flu season »]( [School and community leaders have tried to rein in the virus by closing bars, suspending students, adding mask requirements, and toggling between in-person and online instruction as case numbers rise and fall.]( [US colleges struggle to salvage semester amid outbreaks »]( [The Atlanta Falcons placed first-round pick A.J. Terrell on the COVID-19 reserve list on Saturday.]( [Atlanta Falcons top pick Terrell placed on COVID-19 reserve list »]( MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT [Manage your email newsletter subscriptions »]( For the very latest information, download our free apps [Download our iOS app]( [Download our Android app]( [KETV NewsWatch 7]( [Facebook logo]( [Twitter logo]( [YouTube logo]( To ensure email delivery, add emailnews@email.ketv.com to your address book or safe senders list © 2020 Hearst Television Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 [Privacy Notice]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Unsubscribe](