Life after loss: Comparing student service member/veteran and civilian mental health characteristics among individuals exposed to death by suicide
Objective: This study evaluated the mental health characteristics and beliefs of student service members/veterans (SSM/Vs) who have been exposed to another's death by suicide. Participants: A total of 39 SSM/Vs exposed to suicide and 32 SSM/Vs not exposed to suicide were sampled from a larger,...
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Published in | Journal of American college health Vol. 67; no. 3; pp. 197 - 206 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
Taylor & Francis
03.04.2019
Taylor & Francis Inc |
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Summary: | Objective: This study evaluated the mental health characteristics and beliefs of student service members/veterans (SSM/Vs) who have been exposed to another's death by suicide.
Participants: A total of 39 SSM/Vs exposed to suicide and 32 SSM/Vs not exposed to suicide were sampled from a larger, epidemiological survey. An age- and gender-matched group of 39 civilian (C) students was drawn from a larger sample of individuals exposed to suicide.
Methods: Data were collected as part of an Internet-based, campus needs survey that occurred in Fall 2014. Participants were asked to complete measures about suicide-related behaviors, suicide prevention, help-seeking, and demographics.
Results: SSM/Vs exposed to suicide had more positive mental health/suicide prevention beliefs than SSM/Vs not exposed to suicide. Cs exposed to suicide were not significantly different from either group. Unique help-seeking patterns were also identified.
Conclusions: The current study identifies unique characteristics of SSM/Vs exposed to suicide that may inform prevention programming. |
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ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2018.1469500 |