A Brief Intervention to Reduce Suicide Risk in Military Service Members and Veterans
Abstract
In Project 1, we are adapting and empirically evaluating a safety plan intervention targeted at suicidal military service members receiving care at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Outcomes include suicide ideation, suicide-related coping, and attitudes toward help seeking at discharge, 1-month, and 6-months post discharge. As of 9/24/2014, recruitment and follow-up activities are complete with 102 participants out of the 186 expected enrolled. In Project 2, we are examining the effectiveness of a comprehensive intervention including the safety plan intervention and follow-up care, for veterans at high suicide risk at VA Emergency Departments (ED). Outcomes include suicide attempts, suicide ideation, and suicide-related coping at 1, 3, and 6 months following the index ED visit, as well as attendance at an outpatient mental health or substance abuse treatment appointment within 30 days post index ED visit. As of 9/24/2014, recruitment and follow-up activities are complete with 332 participants out of the 600 expected enrolled across sites.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA610526
Entities
People
- Barbara Stanley
- Glenn Currier
- Gregory Brown
- Kerry Knox
- Lisa A Brenner
- Marjan G. Holloway
Organizations
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine