TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Life after loss: Comparing student service member/veteran and civilian mental health characteristics among individuals exposed to death by suicide
JO  - Journal of American college health
A1  - Chen, Jason I.
A1  - Bozzay, Melanie L.
A1  - Monahan, Maureen F.
A1  - Gryglewicz, Kim
A1  - Romero, Gabriela
A1  - Steding, Lindsey H.
A1  - Gleason, LaDonna L.
A1  - Karver, Marc S.
SP  - 197
EP  - 206
VL  - 67
IS  - 3
N2  - OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated mental health characteristics and beliefs of student service members/veterans (SSM/V) who have been exposed to another's death by suicide. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 39 SSM/Vs exposed to suicide and 32 SSM/Vs not exposed to suicide were sampled from a larger, epidemiological survey. An age- and gender-matched group of 39 civilian (C) students was drawn from a larger sample of individuals exposed to suicide. <br><br>METHODS: Data were collected as part of an internet-based, campus needs survey that occurred in Fall 2014. Participants were asked to complete measures about suicide-related behaviors, suicide prevention, help-seeking, and demographics. <br><br>RESULTS: SSM/Vs exposed to suicide had more positive mental health/suicide prevention beliefs than SSM/Vs not exposed to suicide. Cs exposed to suicide were not significantly different from either group. Unique help-seeking patterns were also identified. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The current study identifies unique characteristics of SSM/Vs exposed to suicide that may inform prevention programming.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0744-8481
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2018.1469500
ID  - ref1
ER  -