| Literature DB >> 27170848 |
Lindsey Zimmerman1, Jennifer L Villatte2, Amanda H Kerbrat2, David C Atkins2, Aaron Flaster2, Kate A Comtois2.
Abstract
We examined suicidal ideation among 399 active duty Soldiers and Marines engaged in mental health treatment. Using a generalized linear model controlling for demographic and military factors, depression, and positive traumatic brain injury screen, we confirmed our hypothesis that self-report measures of current PTSD symptoms uniquely predicted suicidal ideation. The association between PTSD severity and suicidal ideation was moderated by gender with women at higher risk as PTSD severity increased. Female Soldiers and Marines with high levels of PTSD should receive additional monitoring and intervention. Self-report measures may aid with risk assessment and identify symptom-related distress associated with suicide risk.Entities:
Keywords: Active Duty; Army; Depression; Marine; Military Suicide; PTSD; Suicidal ideation; Traumatic Brain Injury; Treatment-Engagement
Year: 2015 PMID: 27170848 PMCID: PMC4861158 DOI: 10.1080/21635781.2015.1093980
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mil Behav Health ISSN: 2163-5781