Development of a 3-step theory of suicide ontology to facilitate 3ST factor extraction from clinical progress notes

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Suicide risk prediction algorithms at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) do not include predictors based on the 3-Step Theory of suicide (3ST), which …

Cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention among veterans receiving substance use disorder treatment: results from a randomized trial

Abstract: Veterans receiving substance use disorder (SUD) treatment are at a clear elevated risk for engaging in suicidal behaviors. Intervening to reduce suicide risk during an …

Alcohol Use Disorder as a Moderator in the Relationship Between PTSD and Suicidality Among Military Personnel

Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicide are substantial public health concerns among military service members, yet the nature of …

Sleep-wake disorders in Veterans with opioid use disorder: Prevalence and comorbidities

Abstract: Objective: To determine the prevalence of sleep-wake disorders among veterans with opioid use disorder (OUD) and the demographic characteristics, medical comorbidities, …

Uncommon protein-coding variants associated with suicide attempt in a diverse sample of US Army soldiers

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide is a societal and public health concern of global scale. Identifying genetic risk factors for suicide attempt can characterize underlying biology and …

Gender differences in risks of suicide and suicidal behaviors in the USA: a narrative review

Abstract: Purpose of Review: We review recent research (2018-2023) on gender differences in suicidal behaviors (i.e., suicidal ideations and attempts, death by suicide). We examine …

Anger and suicidality in veterans: impact of postseparation time and combat

Abstract: Objective: The study investigated the association over time between the rates of anger/hostility and suicidality in post-9/11 veterans as a function of time following …

Inactivation of high-risk flags for suicide in the Veterans Health Administration: association of documentation variation with suicide attempts

Abstract: Medical record high-risk flags for suicide indicate patients are receiving enhanced care and alert treating providers to patients’ high-risk status. Risk of suicide …

Negative beliefs about suicide disclosure: implications for US veterans

Abstract: This study examined the differences in negative beliefs about disclosing suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) between US Veterans and non-Veterans, and between Veterans …

Temporary financial assistance for housing expenditures and mortality and suicide outcomes among US veterans

Abstract: Introduction: It is unclear whether interventions designed to increase housing stability can also lead to improved health outcomes such as reduced risk of death and …

Nonsuicidal self-injury Methods among U.S. veterans: latent class analysis and associations with psychosocial outcomes

Abstract: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a debilitating concern among U.S. veterans, with wall/object-punching commonly endorsed as an NSSI Method. We examined how this behavior …

The uncounted casualties of war: suicide in combat veterans

Abstract: Military conflicts are ubiquitous. There are a lot of combat veterans around the world. Suicidality in combat veterans is a large and important issue. In this article, …