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Area of Science:

  • Mental Health
  • Psychiatry
  • Suicidology

Background:

  • Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US.
  • Military veterans exhibit elevated suicide risk.
  • Suicide risk is complex and requires comprehensive psychotherapeutic intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate an interdisciplinary, recovery-oriented intensive outpatient program (IR-IOP).
  • Assess the effectiveness of evidence-based suicide prevention strategies for at-risk veterans.
  • Examine outcomes for veterans with diverse psychiatric diagnoses.

Main Methods:

  • Veterans completed the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation.
  • Measurements were taken pre- and post-participation in the IR-IOP.
  • Archival data from the program evaluation were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant decrease in suicide ideation severity was observed.
  • Pre- and posttreatment scores indicated improvement.
  • The IR-IOP demonstrated positive effects on suicide ideation.

Conclusions:

  • Preliminary findings indicate the IR-IOP may be effective in reducing suicide ideation among veterans.
  • A multifaceted psychotherapeutic approach is beneficial for suicide prevention in this population.
  • Further research with control groups and follow-up data is warranted.