In a new study, Oregon Health & Science University researchers find that women veterans who had recently attempted suicide were more likely than men to feel social rejection and betrayed by military institutions. They also reported feeling less independent and compassionate toward themselves.
The findings, recently published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, suggest that women veterans may be at higher risk of repeat suicide attempts.
It’s the first longitudinal—meaning following individuals over time—national study aimed at understanding how psychosocial symptoms change over time among veterans who recently attempted suicide; it’s also the first to specifically focus on differences between genders in the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Source: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-07-women-veterans-higher-suicide.html
