Description/Abstract

This research review is an analysis of a study of 2,660 military suicides from 2008 to 2017 identified relationship dissolution as the most prevalent risk factor, often combined with mental health issues, job problems, or combat experience. The research underscores the need for comprehensive suicide prevention strategies that address both individual and relationship-related factors. Future research should explore the interplay of risk factors, the effectiveness of relationship-based interventions, and improved data collection for better prevention.

Original Citation

Landes, S.D., Wilmoth, J.M., London, A.S., & Landes, A.T. (2023). Risk Factors Explaining Military Deaths From Suicide, 2008-2017: A Latent Class Analysis. Armed Forces & Society, 49(1): 115-137. https://doi.org/10.1177/0095327X211046976

Document Type

Brief

Disciplines

Military and Veterans Studies

Extent

2 pages

DCMI Type

Text

Keywords

Suicide, Military, Relationships, Job problems, Mental health

Publisher

Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

Date

2023

Language

English

Creative Commons License

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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