• Author: Cara Olsen
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Suicidal behaviors among active-duty US service members: Data from the 2018 health-related behaviors survey

Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study aimed to 1) determine the prevalence of past-year suicidal ideation (SI) and attempts (SA) among active-duty SMs; 2) determine whether differences …

Relative risk of all-cause medical evacuation for behavioral health conditions in US central command

Abstract: Behavioral health disorders are the leading category of evacuations from the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility. Understanding the relative risk of …

Help‐seeking among psychiatrically hospitalized military personnel at risk for suicide

Abstract: Promoting help‐seeking is a key suicide prevention strategy. Yet, research on help‐seeking patterns by high‐risk individuals is limited. This study examined …

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in the Brains of Military Personnel

Abstract: Background: Persistent neuropsychiatric sequelae may develop in military personnel who are exposed to combat; such sequelae have been attributed in some cases to chronic …