From the brief overview provided by DARPA it's not entirely clear what methods or system is envisioned to do the "preconscious" screening. Presumably some kind of measurement of brain waves, but that seems way ahead of where the science is at.
In any case I wonder if this approach is really the right target. It's true, the suicide rate in military (active duty and veteran) is tragic, but also elevated in the general population. I'd venture a guess that the issue with suicide reflects a tremendous stigma attached to behavioral disorders such that sufferers are dissuaded from seeking evaluation and treatment until conditions reach disabling proportions or maybe not even then.
I have serious doubt that technological methodologies alone will be an adequate solution. Of course it's possible that new tools will move the ball downfield and play a role in extinguishing long-standing prejudices but it remains to be seen if that will happen.
In any case I wonder if this approach is really the right target. It's true, the suicide rate in military (active duty and veteran) is tragic, but also elevated in the general population. I'd venture a guess that the issue with suicide reflects a tremendous stigma attached to behavioral disorders such that sufferers are dissuaded from seeking evaluation and treatment until conditions reach disabling proportions or maybe not even then.
I have serious doubt that technological methodologies alone will be an adequate solution. Of course it's possible that new tools will move the ball downfield and play a role in extinguishing long-standing prejudices but it remains to be seen if that will happen.