Posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and suicide in veterans.
Suicidal behavior is a critical problem in war veterans. Combat veterans are not only more likely to have suicidal ideation, often associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, but they are more likely to act on a suicidal plan. Especially since veterans may be less likely to seek help from a mental health professional, non-mental-health physicians are in a key position to screen for PTSD, depression, and suicidal ideation in these patients. The authors discuss the association of PTSD, depression, and suicide in veterans, keys to assessment of suicide risk, and interventions.
James J. Peters Veterans Administration Medical Center, Bronx, NY 10468, USA. Leo.Sher@mssm.edu
Leo
L
Sher
María Dolores
MD
Braquehais
Miquel
M
Casas
D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D059020:Suicidal Ideation; D058014:Veterans Health; D000092864:Suicide Prevention