Hom, M. A., Stanley, I. H., Gutierrez, P. M., & Joiner, T. E. (2017). Exploring the association between exposure to suicide and suicide risk among military service members and veterans. Journal of Affective Disorders, 207, 327-335. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2016.09.043

Suicide has a profound impact on surviving family members and friends, although few research has examined this issue in the military population. By combining data from 15 independent studies, this study examined the association between exposure to suicide and suicide risk in Service members and Veterans. Results revealed an elevated risk of suicide in military personnel who have been bereaved by suicide.

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2016.09.043

Authors

Hom, Melanie A.

Stanley, Ian H.

Gutierrez, Peter M.

Joiner, Thomas E. Jr.

Publication Type

Article

REACH Publication

Focus Terms

Mental health

Veterans

Branch of Service

Military Affiliation

Subject Affiliation

Active duty service member

Guard/Reserve member

Veteran

Population

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)

Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)

Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)

Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

Aged (65 yrs & older)

Very old (85 yrs & older)

Methodology

Empirical Study

Quantitative Study

Cross-Sectional Study

Journal

Journal of Affective Disorders

Keywords

veteran

suicide

bereavement

military service member

survivor

URL

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016503271631254X

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