Suicidal ideation in military veterans with alcohol dependence and PTSD: The role of hostility
Abstract
Suicide is a significant public health problem among US military Veterans with rates exceeding civilian samples. Alcohol dependence (AD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are both associated with increases in suicidality. Given that risk of suicide is higher among those with both disorders, the study of relevant risk factors among those in this group is important. The current investigation focused on one such factor, hostility, and examined both overt hostility (ie, hostility that is more behavioral in nature and directed outwardly) and covert hostility (ie, hostility that is cognitive in nature and introspective) and their relationships to suicidal ideation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Feb 28, 2018
- Source ID
- 10.1111/ajad.12688
Entities
People
- Elizabeth Ralevski
- Erin Gandelman
- Ismene L. Petrakis
- Lorig K Kachadourian
Organizations
- United States Department of Defense
- United States Department of Veterans Affairs
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System
- Yale University