637. Lateralized reduction in medial orbitofrontal cortex volume in Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury and suicidality: Preliminary analysis

Abstract: Background: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and impulsivity are risk factors for suicidality. Impulsivity is frequently associated with TBI. Our laboratory recently …

Ambivalence about receiving an emergency dispatch following crisis line contact: A needed yet imperfect intervention

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) responders may initiate emergency dispatches when individuals are at high risk for suicide, risk cannot be reduced, and …

Perceptions of military Veterans on contributing factors of post-service suicidal ideation

Abstract:Through the lens of the ecological systems theory, this quantitative dissertation study examines Veterans' perceptions of the risk variables of post-service suicidal …

Non-medical risk factors influencing health and association with suicidal ideation or attempt, U.S. active component, 2018-2022

Abstract: This study documents, for the first time, the frequency of diagnosis for non-medical risk factors influencing health among U.S. active component service members. An …

Written exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress symptoms and suicide risk: a randomized controlled trial with high-risk patients admitted to a military inpatient psychiatric unit

Abstract: Introduction: Active duty service members who are psychiatrically hospitalized for suicide are at the highest risk for suicide death following discharge. It is essential …

Participation in personally meaningful activities mediates the relationship between multimorbidity and suicidal ideation among post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Background: United States veterans who served after September 11, 2001 (i.e., post-9/11) frequently experience multimorbidity, the presence of two or more chronic health …

Suicide risk evaluations and suicide in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Importance: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented the Comprehensive Suicide Risk Evaluation (CSRE) in 2019 to standardize suicide risk assessment across …

The association between Gulf War illness and suicidal thoughts and behaviors among Gulf War era Veterans

Abstract: The rate of death by suicide is elevated among Veterans of all eras. Chronic symptoms of pain, depression, and sleep disturbances are also common among Veterans, and …

The interaction between alcohol misuse and belongingness on suicidal ideation among military personnel

Abstract: Previous research suggests a high prevalence of suicidal ideation among military personnel. Suicidal ideation is associated with suicide attempts and death. This study …

Hazardous drinking and cannabis use in military Veterans: Comparative associations with risk for suicidal and non-suicidal self-injury

Abstract: Alcohol and cannabis use are each associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in military veterans, but less is known with regard …

Well-being and suicidal ideation in U.S. Veterans: Age cohort effects during military-to-civilian transition

Abstract: Introduction: Life transitions often bring stress and uncertainty and may lead to poor long-term health outcomes if not navigated successfully. Every year over 200,000 …

Individual differences in affect during suicidal and nonsuicidal states among military personnel and Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Objective: This study examined individual differences in affect during nonsuicidal and suicidal states among 116 military personnel and veterans diagnosed with …