Accession Number:

AD1093980

Title:

Intervening to Reduce Suicide Risk in Veterans with Substance Use Disorders

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report,30 Dec 2018,29 Dec 2019

Corporate Author:

Regents at University of Michigan Ann Arbor United States

Personal Author(s):

• Ilgen,Mark

Report Date:

2020-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

43.0

Abstract:

Reducing suicide risk among active duty soldiers and Veterans is a national priority. Because substance use disorders SUDs are key risk factors for both fatal and non-fatal suicidal behaviors, SUD treatment program staff are in frequent contact with high-risk individuals. However, no data exist on the efficacy of suicide-specific interventions conducted in SUD Treatment. The proposed research study addresses this gap by testing the efficacy of a targeted intervention designed to reduce suicide risk in Veterans treated for SUDs. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT intervention compared to a Supportive Psycho-education Control SPC condition on subsequent suicidal thoughts and behaviors in Veterans with SUDs. Participant follow-ups and data analyses are ongoing.

Descriptors:

• suicide
• veterans (military personnel)
• drug abuse
• risk factors
• mental health
• clinical trials
• military medicine

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE