Walking Forwards with Moral Injury: Narratives from Ex-serving Australian Defence Force Members

The purpose of this study was to understand Australian veteran's experiences of moral injury. 11 participants took part in, in-depth face to face interviews. Analysis of the …

Risk Factors Explaining Military Deaths From Suicide, 2008–2017: A Latent Class Analysis

Abstract: Military suicide prevention efforts would benefit from population-based research documenting patterns in risk factors among service members who die from suicide. We use …

The Relationship Between Pain Severity, Insomnia, and Suicide Attempts Among a National Veteran Sample Initiating Pain Care

Abstract: We assessed the longitudinal association of suicide attempts by moderate to severe pain and insomnia before and after the initiation of pain services among veterans. A …

Prevalence and Trends in Suicidal Behavior Among US Military Veterans During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract: Importance: The COVID-19 pandemic has raised considerable concerns about increased risk for suicidal behavior among US military veterans, who already had elevated rates …

Association between acute psychiatric bed availability in the Veterans Health Administration and veteran suicide risk: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Background: Veteran suicides have increased despite mental health investments by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Objective: To examine relationships between …

The Relationship Between Childhood Abuse and Suicidal Behaviours in a Treatment-seeking Sample of Canadian Military, Police, and Veterans

Abstract: The prevalence of suicide and related behaviours among members and Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has received much …

Identifying release-related precursors to suicide among Canadian Veterans between 1976 and 2012

Abstract: The Veteran Suicide Mortality Study describes the risk of death by suicide for Canadian Veterans using data linkage at Statistics Canada. The study includes Veterans …

Firearm Suicide Among Veterans of the U.S. Military: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Introduction: In the United States, firearm suicide represents a major cause of preventable, premature death among veterans. The purpose of this systematic review was to …

Suicide, Homicide, and All-Cause Mortality Among Transgender and Cisgender Patients in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Purpose: This study examines the differences in suicide, homicide, and all-cause mortality between transgender and cisgender Veterans Health Administration (VHA) …

Treating Veterans at Risk for Suicide: An Examination of the Safety, Tolerability, and Outcomes of Cognitive Processing Therapy

Abstract: Individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors; however, clinicians often report apprehension about …

Longitudinal courses of suicidal ideation in U.S. military veterans: a 7-year population-based, prospective cohort study

Abstract: Varied longitudinal courses of suicidal ideation (SI) may be linked to unique sets of risk and protective factors A national probability sample of 2291 U.S. veterans was …

Assessment of Suicidal Intent in Self-directed Violence and Subsequent Care Received Among Military Veterans: A National Study of Gender Differences

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration’s system for documenting self-directed violence (SDV) requires that clinicians make a determination of the suicidal …