Military service, depression, belonging, and suicidality among college students

Abstract: Background: Suicide remains a leading cause of early mortality, particularly among young adults under 35 years, with college students showing high rates of suicidal …

Brief cognitive-behavioral insomnia treatment for primary care Veterans at elevated risk for suicide: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Many patients at risk for suicide present in primary care where insomnia and other suicide risk factors are prevalent. Addressing insomnia in this milieu …

Development of a suicide prevention educational package based on the Gatekeeper Model for Iranian military personnel: A qualitative Delphi study

Abstract: Introduction: Suicide among military personnel poses a significant threat to both individual well-being and organizational readiness. This study aimed to develop a …

Using peer specialists to support suicide prevention: A mixed-methods pilot of peers for valued living (PREVAIL) in the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This mixed-methods study evaluated a pilot peer specialist intervention designed to reduce suicide risk in high-risk veterans with severe psychiatric …

Remote zero-burden sleep monitoring in Veterans with PTSD and suicidal ideation: A longitudinal investigation of risk

Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVES: Suicide rates among U.S. military Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder are high. This study provides a preliminary test of extended, objective …

Suicide prevention randomized controlled trial pilot: Rural Veterans receiving mental health community care

Abstract: Suicide is a concern in rural veterans, particularly following acute mental health admission. Rural veterans can experience barriers accessing treatment, including mental …

Genetic architecture of suicidal ideation continuum: Latent profile analysis of data using the Million Veteran Program cohort

Abstract: Suicidal ideation (SI) and behavior are complex phenotypes, with multiple contributing risk-factors. This study used longitudinal data from the Million Veteran Program …

Feasibility and acceptability of caring cards: A peer-to-peer recovery-oriented suicide prevention intervention for US Veterans

Abstract: Caring Cards is a novel adaptation of caring contacts, where Veterans with a history of suicidality (card makers) create cards for Veterans with active suicidality …

Evaluating continuous identity cognitive therapy for Veterans with a recent suicidal episode: An open-label group pilot study

Abstract: Introduction: There is a gap in effective recovery-oriented treatments for Veterans experiencing suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors, particularly those recovering from a …

Veteran suicide prevention in the USA: Evaluating strategies and outcomes within Face the Fight

Abstract: Veteran suicide remains a critical public health crisis in the United States, with rates nearly twice those of the general population. Addressing this challenge requires …

Development of a patient decision aid to prevent firearm suicide among US women reserve and National Guard Veterans

Abstract: Background: Firearms are the leading method of suicide death among women Veterans, accounting for nearly half of such deaths. Interventions addressing firearm suicide …

DVA suicide prevention framework 2025–2031

Abstract: The Suicide Prevention Framework 2025-2031 identifies the gaps and opportunities within the veteran support system to make the biggest impact on preventing veteran …