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veterans are 50% more likely to die by suicide compared with their civilian counterparts after adjusting for age and sex (Department of Veterans Affairs, 2020). Nearly 20 vet-erans die by suicide per day in the United States, and the age- and sex-adjusted veteran suicide rate increased by approximately 30% between 2010 and 2018 (Department
15 kwi 2023 · The impacts of suicidality on families are well known, which is particularly relevant in at-risk populations, such as active duty military personnel and Veteran communities. This scoping review describes how military and Veteran families have been conceptualized within suicide prevention research.
25 sie 2021 · In this cohort study of 3078 US military veterans, rates of suicide ideation and suicide attempts did not significantly increase from prepandemic to peripandemic at the population level. However, a small proportion of veterans (2.6%) developed new-onset suicide ideation during the pandemic.
14 lut 2024 · Suicide and suicidality (ideation, plans, and attempts) are issues of significant concern among military and veteran populations, with devastating human costs and impacts on family members, units, colleagues, and operational readiness.
1 sie 2020 · In an effort to reduce the high rate of suicide among post-9/11 veterans, a collaborative team within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has developed a holistic community-based health promotion program designed to facilitate social and self-connectedness.
7 sie 2020 · The current review synthesizes findings regarding suicide exposure in military veterans, service members, their families, and military systems. Our review suggests that the relationship between suicide exposure, suicide risk, and mental health outcomes remains inconsistent.
This article examines veterans' suicide reduction services by addressing the identification of veterans at elevated risk of suicide and assessing public-private partnership models that promote effective collaborative outreach and treatment.
