Military and Veteran Suicide Prevention

Jobes, David A.; Haddock, Leslie A; Olivares, Michael

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-05384-0_5

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“…Approximately 20 veterans and active duty military service members die by suicide every day, which is nearly twice the rate for civilians (Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, 2018). Suicide prevention is a top priority in the Veterans Health Administration, with specific emphasis on identifying at-risk veterans and increasing follow-up contacts with them (Jobes, Haddock, & Olivares, 2019). These efforts hold great promise for reducing suicide rates among veterans, but additional research is needed to understand factors that contribute to suicide, as well as effective methods of suicide prevention.…”

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Nonsuicidal self-injury in veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: Current theory and implications for practice.

Mastin¹,

Bautista²,

Teng³

2020

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

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Suicidality is a major area of concern for clinicians working with veterans. Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is associated with suicide risk, but research on NSSI in veteran populations is limited. Recent studies have found high rates of NSSI among veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In addition, NSSI is a predictive factor for suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. Converging theories about NSSI, PTSD, and suicidality highlight possible connections between these serious mental health concerns. Specifically, NSSI may serve to relieve intense negative emotions, counteract feelings of numbness, and help manage difficult social interactions for veterans with PTSD. Reliance on NSSI for coping not only is maladaptive but also may increase veterans' acquired capability for suicide. Despite this, there is little guidance for clinicians working with veteran trauma survivors who present with NSSI. This article discusses existing therapeutic approaches with an emphasis on a functional rather than diagnostic perspective. Contributing factors such as military culture and combat exposure are also discussed. Additional research is needed to examine the functional relationship between NSSI, PTSD, and suicide, with the overarching goal of developing more effective interventions for the growing at-risk population of veterans. Public Significance StatementThis article synthesizes recent research and theory on factors that contribute to suicide among veterans, which is a serious public health issue. With a more comprehensive understanding of these factors, clinicians will be able to provide more effective mental healthcare and help lower rates of suicide.

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Nonsuicidal self-injury in veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: Current theory and implications for practice.

Mastin¹,

Bautista²,

Teng³

2020

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

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Investigating Relations Between the Symptoms of Panic, Agoraphobia, and Suicidal Ideation: The Significance of Comorbid Depressive Symptoms in Veterans with Panic Disorder

Gros,

Pavlacic,

Wray

et al. 2023

J Psychopathol Behav Assess

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The Impact of NORTH STAR on Suicidality, Substance Problems, Intimate Partner Violence, and Child Abuse

Heyman

Lorber

Linkh³

2021

Military Medicine

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Introduction We evaluated the effectiveness of New Orientation for Reducing Threats to Health from Secretive-problems That Affect Readiness (NORTH STAR), a community assessment, planning, and action framework to reduce the prevalence of suicidality, substance problems, intimate partner violence, and child abuse. Materials and Methods One-third of U.S. Air Force bases worldwide were randomly assigned to NORTH STAR (n = 12) or an assessment-and-feedback-only condition (n = 12). Two Air Force-wide, cross-sectional, anonymous, web-based surveys were conducted of randomly selected samples assessing risk/protective factors and outcomes. This study was reviewed and approved by the institutional review board at the investigators’ university and by the institutional review board at Fort Detrick. Results NORTH STAR, relative to control, bases experienced a 33% absolute risk reduction in hazardous drinking rates and cumulative risk, although, given the small number of bases, these effects were not statistically significant. Conclusions Given its relatively low cost, use of empirically supported light-touch interventions, and emphasis on sustainability with existing resources, NORTH STAR may be a useful system for prevention of a range of adult behavioral health problems that are difficult to impact.

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Military and Veteran Suicide Prevention

Cited by 12 publications

References 75 publications

Nonsuicidal self-injury in veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: Current theory and implications for practice.

Nonsuicidal self-injury in veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: Current theory and implications for practice.

Investigating Relations Between the Symptoms of Panic, Agoraphobia, and Suicidal Ideation: The Significance of Comorbid Depressive Symptoms in Veterans with Panic Disorder

The Impact of NORTH STAR on Suicidality, Substance Problems, Intimate Partner Violence, and Child Abuse

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