Friday, January 21, 2011

Suicide Risk Factors, Viewed Through Recent Research

This article does an excellent job of pulling together several studies, a must read for anyone concerned with the rising suicide rates among both the military and veterans. This is not clear cut answers but more a cluster of signs that should alert you to look more closely.


Full Article at: Risk Factors for Suicide in Veterans Become Clearer

1. Aaron Levin

Psychiatric News January 21, 2011
Volume 46 Number 2 Page 1
© American Psychiatric Association

"New studies of the epidemiology of and risk factors for suicide among U.S. military veterans provide nuance for clinicians and show how difficult it is to identify suicidal veterans, even if they seek medical care."

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