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Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Attempts, and Self-Harm in the UK Armed Forces
Norman Jones1, Marie-Louise Sharp2, Ava Phillips1
1Academic Department of Military Mental Health, Floor 3 Weston Education Centre, King's College London, London, UK.
Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
|July 11, 2019
Summary
Self-harm has increased in UK military personnel and veterans. Factors like mental health issues, stigma, and poor social support are linked to self-harm, highlighting the need for better mental healthcare engagement and support.
Area of Science:
- Military Health
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Suicide is infrequent in the UK military, but studies on self-harm behavior are rare.
- Understanding self-harm trends and associated factors in military populations is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare lifetime self-harm rates in UK military personnel and veterans across three time periods (2004-2016).
- To identify factors associated with lifetime self-harm in this population.
Main Methods:
- A UK Armed Forces cohort study with three data collection phases (2004-2016).
- Telephone interviews assessed self-harm associates in individuals with recent mental health problems.
- Validated measures assessed mental health, stigma, social support, and help-seeking behaviors.
Main Results:
- Lifetime self-harm significantly increased from 2004/06 to 2014/16 in both serving personnel and veterans.
- Veterans consistently reported higher rates of lifetime self-harm than serving personnel.
- Key determinants included current mental disorder symptoms, stigmatization, poor social support, suicidal ideation, and formal help-seeking.
Conclusions:
- Self-harm rates have risen in the UK military and veteran community.
- Suicide prevention strategies should address mental health, reduce stigma, and enhance social support.
- Encouraging engagement with healthcare services is vital for ameliorating mental disorders.
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