Key improvements to the Army's suicide prevention and intervention training: An interagency collaboration to develop the new "ACE Base +1" curriculum

Abstract: Introduction: Suicide is a prevalent problem impacting the military community. The U.S. Army recognized the need to address this complex issue; one line of effort has …

Developing a culturally relevant community suicide needs assessment tool for rural Hispanic Veterans in Puerto Rico

Abstract: Background: Over the last two decades, suicide rates among Hispanics Veterans have increased most rapidly among those living in rural areas and little is known about how …

Upstream suicide prevention in the U.S. Army: Noncommissioned officers' perspectives

Abstract: The goal of this study was to examine the factors associated with Army noncommissioned officer (NCO) experiences, attitudes, and behaviors in their role of identifying …

Gun carrying among military-connected youth with past-year suicidal ideation and suicide plans

Abstract: This cross-sectional study compares gun carrying practices and participation in violence prevention programs among youth with vs without a parent in the US military. — …

A thematic analysis of perceptions of VHA emergency care and suicide risk assessment among Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans who are homeless are at elevated risk for suicide, and often access Veterans Health Administration (VHA) emergency services to address their health …

Suicide prevention providers' perspectives on addressing social determinants of health for at-risk Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Suicide prevention is a top clinical priority within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). While research consistently shows that suicide risk is associated …

Female military service members and Veterans: Understanding treatment seeking behavior and previous suicide risk among suicide decedents

Abstract: To examine the differences in treatment seeking behaviors, previous suicidal thoughts, previous suicide attempts, and disclosure of suicidal thoughts among female service …

Psychometric properties of a Persian version of the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) in Iranian soldiers

Abstract: Objective: Suicide is an important health issue nearly all over the world. The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (CSSRS) is a well-known instrument for suicide risk …

County characteristics and veteran suicide in the United States, 2011-2018

Abstract: Introduction: Few studies have examined county-level hotspots of veteran suicide and associated place-based contributors, limiting development of targeted community-level …

Quantifying relational change in community organisations participating in a Veteran suicide prevention learning collaborative: A social network analysis

Abstract: Background: Veteran suicide remains a significant issue, as 17.5 Veterans die by suicide each day. The US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has implemented a robust …

Suicide-specific cognitions and suicidal behavior in U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Background: U.S. military veterans may be reluctant to disclose suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Suicide-specific cognitions, which generally avoid direct mention of …

Self-injurious unnatural death among Veterans with HIV: A nested case-control study

Abstract: Objective: People living with HIV (PWH) are at increased risk of suicide and death from unintentional causes compared with people living without HIV. Broadening the …