BACKGROUND: Self-reported reasons for suicide attempts were examined in a sample of
active duty soldiers who had attempted suicide using a functional approach that classifies …

Background Most people with suicide ideation (SI) do not attempt suicide (SA).
Understanding the transition from current/recent SI to SA is important for mental health care …

External life events and internal experiences (ie, emotional distress and trauma-related
thoughts) occurring in the 24 h preceding suicide attempts were examined in a sample of …

Objective: The authors sought to identify predictors of imminent suicide attempt (within 30
days) among US Army soldiers following their first documented suicidal ideation. Methods …

Suicidal desire in the military has been previously examined through the lens of the
Interpersonal–Psychological Theory of Suicide (IPTS). However, no research has examined …

Background Newer approaches for understanding suicidal behavior suggest the
assessment of suicide-specific beliefs and cognitions may improve the detection and …

Suicide in the military is a growing concern. We reviewed empirical studies and used two
case studies to illustrate the potential explanatory role of Joiner's (2005) interpersonal …

This study examined recent-onset (ie, acute) and persistent (ie, chronic) life stressors among
54 acutely suicidal US Army Soldiers and examined their relationship to persistence of …

This study examined combat and mental health as risk factors of suicidal ideation among
2854 US soldiers returning from deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Data …

The interpersonal theory of suicide hypothesizes that perceived burdensomeness, thwarted
belongingness, and hopelessness lead to active suicidal thoughts and individuals with …