Men's and women's return to civilian life and suicide risk
Gender differences in Veteran reintegration and associated suicide risk
Looks at how men and women Veterans in the first four years after leaving the military experience reintegration and which problems are linked to higher suicide risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Portland VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11225072 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If I take part, researchers will follow Veterans during the first four years after they leave the military and ask about challenges in six areas of reintegration. I'll be asked to complete surveys and participate in active follow-up so the team can track changes over time. The study will compare experiences of women and men to see which reintegration problems are tied to higher suicide risk. Findings will be used to pinpoint who needs extra support and when during reintegration.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Veterans within four years of military separation of any gender who can complete surveys and follow-up contacts.
Not a fit: Veterans who left service more than four years ago or people who were never in the military are unlikely to receive direct benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help VA tailor suicide prevention and support services for men and women Veterans during the early years after service.
How similar studies have performed: Previous cross-sectional research links reintegration difficulties to suicide risk, but longitudinal, gender-focused studies like this are relatively uncommon.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Portland VA Medical Center — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Denneson, Lauren M — Portland VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Denneson, Lauren M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.