Life after loss: Comparing student service member/veteran and civilian mental health characteristics among individuals exposed to death by suicide.
J Am Coll Health
; 67(3): 197-206, 2019 04.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This study evaluated the mental health characteristics and beliefs of student service members/veterans (SSM/Vs) who have been exposed to another's death by suicide.PARTICIPANTS:
A total of 39 SSM/Vs exposed to suicide and 32 SSM/Vs not exposed to suicide were sampled from a larger, epidemiological survey. An age- and gender-matched group of 39 civilian (C) students was drawn from a larger sample of individuals exposed to suicide.METHODS:
Data were collected as part of an Internet-based, campus needs survey that occurred in Fall 2014. Participants were asked to complete measures about suicide-related behaviors, suicide prevention, help-seeking, and demographics.RESULTS:
SSM/Vs exposed to suicide had more positive mental health/suicide prevention beliefs than SSM/Vs not exposed to suicide. Cs exposed to suicide were not significantly different from either group. Unique help-seeking patterns were also identified.CONCLUSIONS:
The current study identifies unique characteristics of SSM/Vs exposed to suicide that may inform prevention programming.Palabras clave
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Estudiantes
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Suicidio
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Veteranos
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Actitud Frente a la Muerte
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Servicios de Salud Mental
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Personal Militar
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Revista:
J Am Coll Health
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2019
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Article