Suicide Risk Screening and Evaluation Among Patients Accessing VHA Services and Identified as Being Newly Homeless

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate universal suicide risk screening and evaluation processes among newly homeless Veterans. Study setting: Not applicable. Study design: Examination …

Suicidal ideation and clinician-rated suicide risk in Veterans referred for ADHD evaluation at a VA Medical Center

Abstract: The U.S. military veteran population experiences elevated rates of suicide relative to demographically matched community samples. Understanding suicide risk factors in …

Negative posttraumatic cognitions about self potentially mediate the relation between sexual revictimization and suicide risk in a sample of military sexual assault survivors

Abstract: Objective: Military sexual trauma (MST) is a risk factor for suicide among service members/veterans. Research reported that around half of MST survivors were exposed to …

The impact of moral injury on suicide risk among recently discharged Israeli Veterans: a longitudinal moderated mediation model of trauma-related guilt and self-forgiveness

Abstract: Background: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) during military service has been associated with heightened trauma-related guilt levels, which in …

Preventing job loss and functional decline: Description and demonstration of the Veterans Health Administration Supported Employment: Engage and Keep (SEEK) program

Abstract: The high incidence of untreated mental health concerns among veterans can harm other areas of life, including employment. Loss of employment can lead to other adverse …

The relationship between combat exposure and suicide risk in US military veterans: exploring the role of posttraumatic stress symptoms and religious coping

Abstract: Background: Rising suicide rates in the U.S. veteran population are a growing concern. Combat exposure has been identified as a potential predictor of suicide risk, but …

The Purple Heart and suicide risk in post-9/11 U.S. Army combat Veterans with a traumatic brain injury: A mixed methods study

Abstract: Active service members and Veterans with a combat-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) are four times more likely to attempt suicide than those without a TBI. TBIs are …

A history of heart attack and experiencing frequent mental distress among US Veterans and adult civilians: A 2019 national level cross-sectional study

Abstract: Introduction: Frequent mental distress (FMD) is poor mental health for ≥14 days in the past month. Prevalence and risk for depression and suicide are higher among US …

Lethal means safety counseling among firearm-owning U.S. National Guard personnel: Hyperarousal symptoms as a moderator of treatment outcomes

Abstract: The U.S. Department of Defense and other stakeholders recommend lethal means safety counseling (LMSC) to reduce suicide risk among military service members. Despite the …

Informing measurement of gender differences in suicide risk and resilience: A national study of United States military veterans

Abstract: To inform measure selection when examining gender differences in suicide risk, this paper evaluates measure performance for a set of gender‐relevant constructs and …

Recruitment of women veterans into suicide prevention research: Improving response rates with enhanced recruitment materials and multiple survey modalities

Abstract: Women veterans (WV) are the fastest growing veteran subpopulation and recognized to be at increased risk for suicide compared with civilians. Improving engagement (e.g., …

Reducing veterans’ risk for suicidal behaviors: a qualitative study to inform development of the RECLAIM health promotion program

Abstract: Background: In an effort to reduce the high rate of suicide among post-9/11 veterans, a collaborative team within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has developed a …