Obsessive‐compulsive symptoms, perceived burdensomeness, and thwarted belongingness: associations and implications among US veterans

Abstract: Objective: Obsessive‐compulsive disorder (OCD) is among the most debilitating psychiatric disorders worldwide, but has gone relatively unnoticed within the US veteran …

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide: a dementia Australia submission

Abstract: Over the last two decades, there has been an increasing awareness of the unique experiences and challenges faced by military personnel and the significant consequences …

Health-related outcomes among veterans identified as being at increased risk during a crisis line contact

Abstract: Research has focused on developing ways to prevent death by suicide, such as 24-hr crisis lines. The Purpose of the study was to examine health-related outcomes among …

Identifying U.S. regions with the highest suicide rates and examining differences in suicide Methods among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander veterans

Abstract: The suicide rate among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Veterans increased from 2001 to 2020. Identifying regions where suicide rates are …

Risk factors for suicide among veterans living with and without HIV: a nested case-control study

Abstract: The rate of suicide among people with HIV (PWH) remains elevated compared to the general population. The aim of the study was to examine the association between a broad …

Suicide Attempts and Ideation Among Veterans/Service Members and Non-Veterans Over 5 Years Following Traumatic Brain Injury: A Combined NIDILRR and VA TBI Model Systems Study

Abstract: Objective: This study compared rates of suicide attempt (SA) and suicidal ideation (SI) during the first 5 years after traumatic brain injury (TBI) among veterans and …

Deep sequential neural network models improve stratification of suicide attempt risk among US Veterans

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To apply deep neural networks (DNNs) to longitudinal EHR data in order to predict suicide attempt risk among veterans. Local explainability techniques were …

Predicting suicidal ideation in psychiatrically hospitalized veterans using the death/suicide implicit association test: a prospective cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: We investigated whether the Death/Suicide Implicit Association Test (D/S-IAT) predicted suicidal ideation (SI) in psychiatric inpatients. Methods: One …

Dissociation: an overlooked concern in military training and an important factor in suicide

Abstract: Armed conflicts around the world expose members of defence forces to ever more traumatic events. However, figures for suicide after leaving the UK Armed Forces from 1996 …

Perspectives of homeless veterans living with substance use disorders (SUD) and mental illness

Abstract: Upon returning home from the military, America's veterans face complex challenges such as homelessness and substance use disorders (SUD). Veterans who have experienced …

Faith-based organizations’ support of Veteran congregants at risk for mental health conditions and suicide: a qualitative study of clergy experiences in los angeles county

Abstract: Faith-based organizations (FBOs) are often ā€œgatekeepersā€ to mental health care for congregants at risk of mental illness and suicide, especially U.S. military …

Moral injury is a risk factor for substance use and suicidality among us military Veterans with and without traumatic brain injury

Abstract: A national survey of United States veterans was conducted, yielding 252 veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and 1235 veterans without TBI. Participants were asked …