Predictors of Suicide-Related Hospitalization among U.S. Veterans Receiving Treatment for Comorbid Depression and Substance Dependence. Who is the Riskiest of the Risky?
- Resource Type
- Authors
- Jessica C. Tripp; Jennifer Mrnak-Meyer; Archana Jajodia; Susan R. Tate; Matthew J. Worley; John R. McQuaid
- Source
- Subject
- Adult
Male
medicine.medical_specialty
Substance-Related Disorders
Poison control
Suicide, Attempted
Suicide prevention
Article
Predictive Value of Tests
Risk Factors
Injury prevention
medicine
Humans
Psychiatry
Depression (differential diagnoses)
Veterans
Depressive Disorder
Substance dependence
Suicide attempt
business.industry
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Human factors and ergonomics
Middle Aged
medicine.disease
United States
Substance abuse
Hospitalization
Psychiatry and Mental health
Clinical Psychology
Treatment Outcome
Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry)
Female
business
Clinical psychology
- Language
- English
This study examined whether widely accepted suicide risk factors are useful in predicting suicide-related hospitalization, beyond history of a suicide attempt, in high-risk treatment-seeking veterans with depression and substance dependence. Negative mood regulation expectancies were the only significant predictor of hospitalization during six-months of outpatient treatment. History of a suicide attempt was the only significant predictor of hospitalization during the one-year follow-up period. Results suggest that within high-risk populations, standard suicide risk factors may not identify individuals who will engage in suicidal behaviors resulting in hospitalization. Assessing negative mood regulation expectations may assist in identifying those most at risk.