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Summary
High rates of suicide during reintegration to civilian life among OEF/OIF/OND Veterans suggest that this is a time of particularly high stress. Associations between reintegration difficulties, suicidal ideation, and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and substance misuse were examined. Findings suggest that difficulty reintegrating to civilian life puts Veterans at risk for suicidal ideation above and beyond the risk of mental health symptoms.
Citation
Haller, M., Angkaw, A. C., Hendricks, B. A., Norman, S. B. (2016). Does Reintegration Stress Contribute to Suicidal Ideation Among Returning Veterans Seeking PTSD Treatment?. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 46, 160-171. doi:10.1111/sltb.12181