Guilt is More Strongly Associated With Suicidal Ideation Among Military Personnel With Direct Combat Exposure

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Active Duty Air Force personnel who were seeking outpatient mental health treatment participated in a study examining the interactive effect of direct combat exposure and guilt on suicidal ideation. There was a stronger relationship between guilt and suicidal ideation for those who endorsed direct combat exposure compared to those who did not.

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Bryan, C. J., Ray-Sannerud, B., Morrow, C. E., Etienne, N. (2013). Guilt is More Strongly Associated With Suicidal Ideation Among Military Personnel With Direct Combat Exposure. Journal of Affective Disorders, 148, 37-41. doi:10.1016/j.jad.2012.11.044