Intervening to Reduce Suicide Risk in Veterans with Substance Use Disorders

Abstract

Reducing suicide risk among active duty soldiers and Veterans is a national priority. Because substance use disorders (SUDs) are key risk factors for both fatal and non-fatal suicidal behaviors, SUD treatment program staff are in frequent contact with high-risk individuals. However, no data exist on the efficacy of suicide-specific interventions conducted in SUD Treatment. The proposed research study addresses this gap by testing the efficacy of a targeted intervention designed to reduce suicide risk in Veterans treated for SUDs. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention compared to a Supportive Psycho-education Control (SPC) condition on subsequent suicidal thoughts and behaviors in Veterans with SUDs. Participant follow-ups and data analyses are ongoing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2020
Accession Number
AD1093980

Entities

People

  • Mark Ilgen

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Brain Injuries
  • Data Analysis
  • Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • Depression
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Drug Abuse
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Opioids
  • Pain
  • Public Health
  • Students
  • Therapy
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.