Research and Policy Repository

Suicide in the UK Armed Forces: Prediction is difficult, prevention is complex, a strategy and plan now bring critical coherence

Abstract: Suicide, though rare in the UK Armed Forces, has claimed 287 lives between 2003 and 2022, with recent trends showing elevated risk among Army men, particularly those aged …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

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 …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Safety Plans for Military Veterans: Do Safety Plans Tailored to Veteran Characteristics Decrease Suicide Risk?

This paper explores the effectiveness of Safety Plans for veterans and the effect of these plans on suicide risk.

Family / Relationships Justice System Mental Health Peer reviewed