Characteristics of Veteran and Civilian Suicide Decedents: A Sex-Stratified Analysis

ConclusionsFirearm use as a suicide method was a key distinguishing feature of Veteran suicide. Means restriction and firearm safety are pertinent to preventing Veteran suicide. Given low utilization of mental health care and frequent presence of physical health problems in this population, safe storage messages may have a greater preventive impact if delivered in primary care or other nonpsychiatric settings.
Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research