Why are suicide rates in the military going up? A new analysis suggests combat training meant to override feelings of fear and pain may be a key factor.

Suicide is the second most common cause of death in the U.S. armed forces, and recent reports suggest military personnel and veterans are taking their own lives at increasing rates. A new scholarly analysis outlines the combination of factors that lead to suicide, connects them with the experience of serving in the military and suggests ways to improve risk assessment and treatment programs.