Early First Deployment and Risk of Suicide Attempt Among First-term Enlisted Soldiers in the U.S. Army.

CONCLUSIONS: Enlisted soldiers deployed within the first 12 months of service have elevated risk of suicide attempt during and after first deployment. Improved understanding of why early deployment increases risk can inform the development of policies and intervention programs.
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Source: Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior - September 22, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Naifeh JA, Ursano RJ, Kessler RC, Aliaga PA, Mash HBH, Fullerton CS, Ng THH, Dinh HM, Gonzalez OI, Stokes CM, Wynn GH, Kao TC, Sampson NA, Stein MB Tags: Suicide Life Threat Behav Source Type: research