scholarly journals Reducing rural veteran suicides: Navigating geospatial and community contexts for scaling up a national Veterans Affairs program

2021 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 344-351
Author(s):  
Carlee J. Kreisel ◽  
Lauren K. Wilson ◽  
Alexandra L. Schneider ◽  
Nathaniel V. Mohatt ◽  
Talia L. Spark
Keyword(s):  
Scaling Up ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Community Contexts

Too Much to Bear

Crisis ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole J. Peak ◽  
James C. Overholser ◽  
Josephine Ridley ◽  
Abby Braden ◽  
Lauren Fisher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Diagnostic Interview ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Perceived Burdensomeness ◽  
Scale Method

Abstract. Background: People who feel they have become a burden on others may become susceptible to suicidal ideation. When people no longer feel capable or productive, they may assume that friends and family members would be better off without them. Aim: The present study was designed to assess preliminary psychometric properties of a new measure, the Perceived Burdensomeness (PBS) Scale. Method: Depressed psychiatric patients (N = 173) were recruited from a veterans affairs medical center. Patients were assessed with a structured diagnostic interview and self-report measures assessing perceived burdensomeness, depression severity, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation. Results: The present study supported preliminary evidence of reliability and concurrent validity of the PBS. Additionally, perceived burdensomeness was significantly associated with higher levels of hopelessness and suicidal ideation. Conclusion: It is hoped that with the aid of the PBS clinicians may be able to intervene more specifically in the treatment of suicidality.

Veterans Affairs Canada

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. Sedergreen
Keyword(s):  
Veterans Affairs
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