@article{ref1,
title="Nonsuicidal self-injury, suicide ideation and suicide attempts in the National Guard",
journal="Comprehensive psychiatry",
year="2018",
author="May, Alexis M. and Lawson, W. Cole and Bryan, Annabelle and Bryan, Craig J.",
volume="86",
number="",
pages="115-118",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Among members of the National Guard, suicide rates are higher than age and sex matched civilian counterparts. Across many civilian samples, nonsuicidal self-injury has emerged as a particularly strong correlate of suicide risk. The current study describes the prevalence and correlates of NSSI and suicidal thoughts and behaviors among National Guard members. <br><br>METHODS: Participants were 897 National Guard personnel recruited online who completed study measures anonymously. <br><br>RESULTS: Approximately 6% of males and 14% of females reported a history of NSSI. Almost one third of the sample reported suicide ideation and 3% of men and 11% of women reported a suicide attempt. NSSI was strongly associated with a history of suicide ideation and attempts. Characteristics of NSSI were similar across men and women. <br><br>DISCUSSION: Reliable access to effective interventions is essential for National Guard members in light of their risk for suicidal and nonsuicidal self-injurious behavior.<br><br>Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0010-440X",
doi="10.1016/j.comppsych.2018.08.003",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.comppsych.2018.08.003"
}