Research Topics
Suicide
Suicide and suicidal ideation can have lasting, harmful effects that impact families and communities. While its causes are complex and determined by multiple factors, the goal of suicide prevention research is to understand and reduce factors that increase risk (i.e. risk factors) and increase factors that promote resilience (i.e. protective factors). VA conducts an array of research into suicide prevention that looks at everything from predictive modeling to substance use disorders to the policy impacts of Veterans’ choice of services.
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Citations
(5 of more than 356 SUICIDE focused publications)
- Lynch KE, Gatsby E, Viernes B, Schliep KC, Whitcomb BW, Alba PR, DuVall SL, Blosnich JR. Evaluation of Suicide Mortality Among Sexual Minority US Veterans From 2000 to 2017. JAMA Network Open. 2020 Dec 1; 3(12):e2031357.
- Montgomery AE, Dichter M, Byrne T, Blosnich J. Intervention to address homelessness and all-cause and suicide mortality among unstably housed US Veterans, 2012-2016. Journal of epidemiology and community health. 2020 Nov 18.
- Bahraini N, Brenner LA, Barry C, Hostetter T, Keusch J, Post EP, Kessler C, Smith C, Matarazzo BB. Assessment of Rates of Suicide Risk Screening and Prevalence of Positive Screening Results Among US Veterans After Implementation of the Veterans Affairs Suicide Risk Identification Strategy. JAMA Network Open. 2020 Oct 1; 3(10):e2022531.
- Cooper SA, Szymanski BR, Bohnert KM, Sripada RK, McCarthy JF. Association Between Positive Results on the Primary Care-Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Screen and Suicide Mortality Among US Veterans. JAMA Network Open. 2020 Sep 1; 3(9):e2015707.
- Ravindran C, Morley SW, Stephens BM, Stanley IH, Reger MA. Association of Suicide Risk With Transition to Civilian Life Among US Military Service Members. JAMA Network Open. 2020 Sep 1; 3(9):e2016261.
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Publication Briefs
(5 of more than 60 SUICIDE focused publication briefs)
- Significantly Higher Rates of Suicide among Sexual Minority Veterans Compared to Other Veterans and the General Public
This study assessed suicide mortality among Veterans who had documentation of sexual minority sexual orientation status recorded in VA’s electronic health record (EHR). Findings showed that risk of death from suicide was more than four-fold higher for sexual minority Veterans compared to the general US population – and more than twice as high as what has been found among the general Veteran popula...
Date: December 28, 2020
- Use of VHA Homeless Programs Decreases Suicide
This study assessed whether participation in VHA Homeless Programs is associated with reduced risk of all-cause and suicide mortality among Veterans with housing instability. Findings showed that the use of VHA Homeless Programs among Veterans reporting housing instability was significantly associated with reduced hazards of all-cause and suicide mortality. More than one-half of Veterans reporting...
Date: November 18, 2020
- Gender Differences in Thought Processes among Veterans who Attempted Suicide
This study sought to better understand gender differences in the development of suicidal behaviors among U.S. Veterans to inform future research and gender-tailored prevention efforts. Findings revealed two gendered narratives of suicide attempts that incorporated the primary themes of self-concept, social power, relationships, coping, and stress. When discussing reasons for their suicide attempts...
Date: September 1, 2020
- Methods of Suicide Differ Between Stably and Unstably Housed Veterans
This study examined whether Veterans’ methods of suicide varied by housing status. Findings showed that across the study period, 3% of Veterans in the study population were unstably housed. Among the 7,005 Veterans who died by suicide, 4% were unstably housed. After accounting for demographic and health factors, unstably housed Veterans had an 86% increased hazard of suicide from self-poisoning fr...
Date: April 12, 2020
- Possible Impact of Measures to Curb COVID-19 Spread on Suicide Prevention Efforts
Social distancing and other public health actions intended to curb the spread of COVID-19 have the potential for adverse outcomes on suicide risk. However, concerns about negative secondary outcomes of COVID-19 prevention efforts should not imply that that these public health actions should not be taken. Implementation should include a comprehensive approach that considers the public health priori...
Date: April 10, 2020
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Studies
( 5 of more than 44 SUICIDE focused projects
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Project No. |
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Funding Start |
PPO 19-446
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Perspectives of Female Veterans, VHA Providers, and Family Members on Preventing Firearm-Inflicted Suicides among Female Veterans |
Monteith , Lindsey |
2020-12-01 |
PPO 20-166
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Increasing Help-Seeking Behavior Among Transitioning Veterans at Risk for Suicide with Online Gatekeeper Training: A Pilot Study of PsychArmor S.A.V.E. |
Teo , Alan |
2020-10-01 |
IIR 17-200
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Longitudinal Assessment of the Sleep-Suicide Link in Veterans Discharged from Inpatient Psychiatric Care |
McGeary, John |
2020-08-01 |
C19 20-203
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Impact of COVID-19 and Social Distancing on Mental Health and Suicide Risk in Veterans |
DeBeer, Bryann |
2020-07-01 |
CDA 18-192
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Veteran Engagement Implementation Strategies to Prevent Rural Veteran Suicide |
Woodward, Eva |
2020-07-01 |
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HSR&D Briefs, Reports, Newsletters
5 sample "Suicide" publications displayed.
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FORUM, May 2012: PTSD, suicide
... many focused on PTSD care and on suicide prevention....Forum » May12 » FORUM, May 2012: PTSD, suicide Health Services Research & Development...Role of Primary Care in Addressing Suicide Risk Steven K. Dobscha M.D., Center
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FORUM, May 2012: PTSD, suicide
... many focused on PTSD care and on suicide prevention....Forum » May12 » FORUM, May 2012: PTSD, suicide Health Services Research & Development...Research... Commentary PTSD Treatment and Suicide Prevention: Clinical Practice Guidelines
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FORUM, May 2012: PTSD, suicide
... many focused on PTSD care and on suicide prevention....Forum » May12 » FORUM, May 2012: PTSD, suicide Health Services Research & Development...Research... Commentary PTSD Treatment and Suicide Prevention: Clinical Practice Guidelines
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FORUM, May 2012: PTSD, suicide
... many focused on PTSD care and on suicide prevention....Forum » May12 » FORUM, May 2012: PTSD, suicide Health Services Research & Development...Table of Contents PTSD Treatment and Suicide Prevention: VA Research Contributions
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FORUM, May 2012: PTSD, suicide
... many focused on PTSD care and on suicide prevention....Forum » May12 » FORUM, May 2012: PTSD, suicide Health Services Research & Development...2012 » Back to Table of Contents Suicidal Behavior among Veterans with TBI and
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