Healio (3/15, Demko) reported, “A cross-validated model that included self-reported history and severity of suicidality, positive screens for mental disorders and Army career characteristics was associated with suicide attempts 18 to 45 months later among soldiers with suicide ideation,” researchers concluded after following “3,649 soldiers – from baseline to 18-45 months – who completed surveys in Army STARRS and reported lifetime suicidal ideation.” The study also revealed that “10% of soldiers with suicidal ideation who had the highest predicted risk accounted for 39.2% of later suicide attempts.” The findings were published online March 15 in JAMA Network Open.
Related Links:
— “Self-report battery may improve risk assessment in soldiers with suicidal ideation, “Savannah Demko, Healio, March 15, 2019