Effect of Veteran-focused suicide prevention public messaging on help-seeking behavior and secure firearm storage

Abstract: Suicide is a major public health concern in the United States. Veterans are among those at higher risk for death by suicide. Firearm ownership is one factor that …

Threat perceptions, defensive behaviors, and the perceived suicide prevention value of specific firearm storage practices

Abstract: Introduction: Secure firearm storage has been proposed as a suicide prevention method within the military; however, secure storage practices are uncommon. Service members …