How Distress Tolerance Mediates the Relationship Between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide Constructs in a U.S. Military Sample

Abstract

Despite the general suicide rate within the military being comparable to the general population when comparing peers, there are certain branches of the military that have elevated risk. Specifically, the U.S. National Guard has suicide rates that are constantly higher than other military branches and civilian peers. The National Guard are a unique military population in which they frequently transition between military and civilian life. With these unique experiences and heightened risk, military suicide prevention efforts may benefit from further research within this population. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is another concern amongst military personnel and has been linked to suicidal behavior.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Oct 23, 2018
Source ID
10.1111/sltb.12523

Entities

People

  • Bradley A. Green
  • Brian W Bauer
  • Daniel W. Capron
  • Kathleen L. Ramsey
  • Michael D. Anestis
  • Rachel L. Martin

Organizations

  • United States Department of Defense
  • University of Southern Mississippi

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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