• Author: Bryann B. DeBeer
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Editorial: Advances in preventing suicide among Veterans

Abstract:Preventing suicide among military veterans has been a high priority in the United States since the early 2000s. In 2022, suicide rates among veterans were 1.5 times …

Differential effects of hazardous drinking on post-traumatic stress disorder outcomes across two prolonged exposure treatment formats

Abstract: Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk for hazardous drinking, which often complicates treatment and affects trauma-focused …

Firearms lethal means safety among Veterans: Attitudes toward involving a concerned significant other

Abstract: Introduction: This quality improvement project evaluated the acceptability and feasibility of involving concerned significant others (CSOs) in lethal means safety with …

Addressing Hispanic Veterans that live in rural area's needs to improve suicide prevention efforts

Abstract: Despite the alarming recent increase in suicide rates among Hispanic Veterans, suicide among this population remains relatively understudied and little is known about …

Developing a culturally relevant community suicide needs assessment tool for rural Hispanic Veterans in Puerto Rico

Abstract: Background: Over the last two decades, suicide rates among Hispanics Veterans have increased most rapidly among those living in rural areas and little is known about how …

Quantifying relational change in community organisations participating in a Veteran suicide prevention learning collaborative: A social network analysis

Abstract: Background: Veteran suicide remains a significant issue, as 17.5 Veterans die by suicide each day. The US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has implemented a robust …

Living with toxic wounds: The voices and visual self-representations of Gulf War Veterans

Abstract: Operations Desert Shield and Storm occurred over 30 years ago, yet many of those who were deployed continue to experience chronic and debilitating symptoms, now …

Veteran experiences with suicide ideation, suicide attempt, and social support in safety planning within the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This evaluation examined the role of safety plans, one of a host of clinical suicide prevention interventions available for veterans through the United …

Psychometric properties of the self-injurious thoughts and behaviors interview–short form among U.S. active duty military Service members and Veterans

Abstract: We assessed the interrater reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant validity of the Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors Interview-Short Form (SITBI-SF) in a …

The Veterans Affairs Patient Safety Center of Inquiry—Suicide Prevention Collaborative: Creating Novel Approaches to Suicide Prevention Among Veterans Receiving Community Services

Abstract: Background: While the US Department of Veterans Affairs has made significant strides to prevent veteran suicide, efforts have largely targeted veterans actively engaged …

Longitudinal Associations in the Direction and Prediction of PTSD Symptoms and Romantic Relationship Impairment Over One Year in Post 9/11 Veterans: A Comparison of Theories and Exploration of Potential Gender Differences

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent among combat veterans and is associated with intimate relationship difficulties. Few studies have examined the …