Active Component

Objective: Research has identified non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) as a robust correlate of suicidal thoughts and behaviors; however, little is known regarding why these constructs may be related.

Often an individual has engaged in non-suicidal self-injury prior to a suicide attempt.

Military families face many challenges due to deployment and parental separation, and this can be especially difficult for families with young children.

Military parents with young children may benefit from interventions that aim to improve their parenting practice.

Suicide is a leading cause of premature death among military service members/veterans (SM/Vs). The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide (Joiner, 2007) proposes that higher thwarted belonging, perceived burdensomeness, and acquired capability confer increased risk for suicide.

It is important to examine the factors that are associated with Service members and Veterans' suicide; sexual dysfunction may be one of those factors.