Suicide in U.S. Women Veterans: An Interpersonal Theory Perspective on Suicide Prevention Policies.

摘要: Increases in suicide rates for U.S. women Service Members and Veterans have emerged as a public health issue of great concern. Women are more likely than their civilian counterparts to die by suicide, rising faster male Veterans. Given higher combat-exposed males increased associated with military deployment women, the expansion into direct combat roles may further escalate suicide. The interpersonal theory provides framework examination Veterans' risk factors how implementation policy provisions can effectively ameliorate risk. Recent prevention initiatives that target unique needs important steps; however, efforts should address specific contributing thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, acquired capability Veteran women.