• Author: Robert J. Ursano
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Joint models targeting U.S. Army soldiers at high-risk of post-separation unemployment, homelessness, and suicide-related behaviors

Abstract: Transitioning service members (TSMs) leaving military service have high risks of unemployment, homelessness, nonfatal suicide attempt (SA), and suicide death. Data from …

Association of social network size and attachment style with future suicide attempt among US Army soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Understanding the relationship of social support network (SSN) and attachment style to suicide attempt (SA) among US Army soldiers can inform prevention …

Predicting firearm suicide among US Army Veterans transitioning from active service

Abstract: US veterans are significantly more likely than civilians to die by suicide. Machine-learning models have been developed to target high-risk transitioning service members …

Effects of pandemic-related stressors on anxiety and mood difficulty during versus before the COVID-19 pandemic in US Army soldiers and Veterans

Abstract: Military personnel are routinely involved in pandemic relief efforts, placing them at risk of increased exposure to pandemic-related stressors. Although ample research …

Suicidal behavior in US Army Special Operations Forces

Abstract: Importance: Research on suicide risk among the US Army’s elite special operations forces (SOF) has been extremely limited. Objective: To examine suicidal behaviors …

Risk of suicide attempt in US Army infantry, combat engineer, and combat medic soldiers

Abstract: Introduction: Understanding the relationship of military occupational specialties (MOSs) to suicide attempt (SA) among US Army soldiers, and the patterns of these …

A suicide Haddon matrix for intervention and prevention to reduce suicide risk

Abstract: Objective: Identifying the individual, environmental, and social characteristics of suicide events is central to developing a comprehensive public health strategy for …

Improving explainability of post-separation suicide attempt prediction models for transitioning service members: Insights from the Army Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Servicemembers — Longitudinal Study

Abstract: Risk of U.S. Army soldier suicide-related behaviors increases substantially after separation from service. As universal prevention programs have been unable to resolve …

Improving explainability of post-separation suicide attempt prediction models for transitioning service members: Insights from the army study to assess risk and resilience in service members - longitudinal study

Abstract: Risk of U.S. Army soldier suicide-related behaviors increases substantially after separation from service. As universal prevention programs have been unable to resolve …

Predicting suicide attempts among US Army soldiers using information available at the time of periodic health assessments

Abstract: The value of population screening for suicide risk remains unclear. The US Army's annual medical examination, the Periodic Health Assessment (PHA), screens for …

Direct and indirect associations of childhood adversities with functional impairment and life stress among military personnel

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with physical and mental health difficulties in adulthood. This study examines the associations of ACEs …

Prospective associations of alcohol and drug misuse with suicidal behaviors among US Army soldiers who have left active service

Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study examines the prospective associations of alcohol and drug misuse with suicidal behaviors among service members who have left active duty. We also …