The impact of combat exposure on suicidal behavior among U.S. military personnel: The moderating roles of moral injury and stigma

Abstract: This study analyzed data from the Military Health and Well-being Project (MHWBP) to examine the influence of combat exposure on suicidal behavior among U.S. military …

Peer-to-peer support in a suicidal crisis: Comparing traditional in-person training with virtual reality (VR) training among United States Air Force personnel

Abstract: Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and has risen over the past 15 years, including among military personnel. This study explores virtual reality (VR) …

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 …

The application of machine learning and causal inference to improve suicide outcomes among U.S. Veterans: A focus on clinic characteristics

Abstract: Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death among the general U.S. population and the second leading cause of death among those under the age of 45. Veterans are at a …

Antecedents, reasons for, and consequences of suicide attempts: Results from a qualitative study of 89 suicide attempts among army soldiers

Abstract: Most studies aimed at understanding suicidal behavior have focused on quantifying the associations between putative risk factors and suicidal behavior in comparative …

Plasma level of the antimicrobial peptide LL37 (Cathelicidin) is negatively associated with alcohol use disorder in US Veterans

Abstract: As suicidal self-directed violence (SSDV) is often challenging to prevent, novel approaches are needed. We reported lower gene expression of LL-37, an antimicrobial …

Correlates of suicidal behaviors and genetic risk among United States Veterans with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder

Abstract: Persons diagnosed with schizophrenia (SCZ) or bipolar I disorder (BPI) are at high risk for self-injurious behavior, suicidal ideation, and suicidal behaviors (SB). …

Predictors of non-fatal suicide attempts among Veterans Health Administration (VHA) patients who experienced military sexual trauma

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Military sexual trauma (MST) has been identified as a risk factor for suicidal behavior. To inform suicide prevention efforts within the Veterans Health …

Exploring the Use of the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire to Examine Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Post-9/11 U.S. Combat Veterans: An Integrative Review

Abstract: This integrative review expands on the work of Kramer et al. (2020), by reviewing studies that utilized the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire (INQ) to examine the …

Exploring cross-lagged associations between spiritual struggles and risk for suicidal behavior in a community sample of military veterans

Abstract: Background: There is consensus that struggles with religious faith and/or spirituality likely contribute to risk for suicidal behavior in military populations. However, …