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ArticleJournal of psychopathology and clinical science2025

Suicide risk assessment and management protocol for research within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Emily R Edwards, Grace N Anderson, Emilia M Fonseca, Amanda L Reed, Chi Chan, Erin A Hazlett, Joseph C Geraci, Marianne Goodman

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Article in Journal of psychopathology and clinical science, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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8 authors.

Emily R EdwardsVISN 2 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC), Department of Veterans Affairs.ORCID 0000-0003-1030-6380
Grace N AndersonVISN 2 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC), Department of Veterans Affairs.
Emilia M FonsecaVISN 2 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC), Department of Veterans Affairs.
Amanda L ReedVISN 2 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC), Department of Veterans Affairs.
Chi ChanVISN 2 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC), Department of Veterans Affairs.
Erin A HazlettVISN 2 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC), Department of Veterans Affairs.
Joseph C GeraciVISN 2 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC), Department of Veterans Affairs.
Marianne GoodmanVISN 2 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC), Department of Veterans Affairs.

Funding

CSRD VA IK6 CX002700RRD VA I01 RX004566US Department of Veterans Affairs; Clinical Science Research and DevelopmentUS Department of Veterans Affairs; Rehabilitation Research and Development ServiceVA VA 999999Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center
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Abstract

Escalating rates of suicide among U.S. military Veterans have prompted the Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize Veteran suicide as a chief clinical concern. Veterans Affairs-funded research is consistently dedicated to suicide prevention initiatives, reflecting a commitment to addressing this urgent issue. Although general guidelines have been proposed for recognizing and responding to suicide risk among research participants, to date, no guidelines have been published that are Veteran specific. Veterans exhibit unique suicide risk factors compared to civilians, including higher rates of suicide, a tendency to utilize more lethal means when attempting suicide, and substantial stigma surrounding mental health and help seeking, underscoring the need for Veteran-specific suicide risk assessment and management protocols (SRAMs). This article offers a comprehensive SRAM to guide research with Veteran participants. The protocol provides guidance on (a) accurate assessment of suicide risk, (b) risk management strategies commensurate to presenting risk, and (c) tailoring SRAMs for diverse study designs and contexts. By introducing this standardized, Veteran-focused SRAM, we aspire to bolster ongoing research dedicated to saving the lives of Veterans. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

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SuicideSuicide PreventionUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransHumansResearch DesignRisk AssessmentUnited States

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PMID39818840
PMCPMC11949709

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