What is it about?
In this review, we look at peer-reviewed literature to identify the extent of the suicide problem among homeless US Veterans. With a suicide rate of 81/100,000, it is clear homeless Veterans are a vulnerable population with many compounding factors for suicide. We also draw attention to the lack of any interventions to mitigate suicide in homeless Veterans and opportunities to advance the measurement and prevention of suicide in this population.
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Why is it important?
A public health approach to suicide prevention is imperative to reduce the burden of suicide. A focus on at-risk populations such as homeless Veterans is an integral part of this effort.
Perspectives
This systematic review provides insight into the extent of the suicide problem among homeless Veterans, pulling together literature through the end of 2015. This evidence can be used to support policy and treatment interventions to support homeless Veterans.
Mr Adam S Hoffberg
VA Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention
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This page is a summary of: Suicidal Self-Directed Violence Among Homeless US Veterans: A Systematic Review, Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, July 2017, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/sltb.12369.
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