@article{ref1,
title="Military veterans' experiences with suicidal ideation: implications for intervention and prevention",
journal="Suicide and life-threatening behavior",
year="2014",
author="Denneson, Lauren M. and Teo, Alan R. and Ganzini, Linda and Helmer, Drew A. and Bair, Matthew J. and Dobscha, Steven K.",
volume="45",
number="4",
pages="399-414",
abstract="We sought to understand Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) veterans' experiences with suicidal ideation. Semi-structured interviews with 34 OEF/OIF veterans addressed circumstances leading up to disclosure of suicidal ideation during brief clinical assessments. We used an iterative, inductive and deductive thematic analysis approach. <br><br>RESULTS revealed three pervasive, persistent domains that reinforce the uniqueness of veteran suicidal thoughts: military culture, difficult deployment experiences, and postdeployment adjustment challenges. Within postdeployment, we identified four themes that serve as intervention targets: adjusting to civilian culture, changes to sense of self, feeling overwhelmed by stressors, and lacking life purpose or meaning.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0363-0234",
doi="10.1111/sltb.12136",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12136"
}