Understanding and preventing suicide among veterans not using VA services
Preventing Suicide Among Female and Male Veterans Not Receiving VHA Services
This study is looking at why some veterans, especially those who don’t use VA services, are at a higher risk for suicide, and it wants to find out how to better support both men and women veterans by understanding their unique challenges and needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11197591 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the elevated risk of suicide among veterans, particularly focusing on those who do not utilize Veterans Health Administration (VHA) services. It aims to identify the differences in suicide risk factors and circumstances between male and female veterans, as well as between VHA users and non-users. By exploring barriers to accessing mental health and suicide-specific care, the study seeks to develop effective, patient-centered strategies for suicide prevention. The findings could help tailor interventions to better support at-risk veterans.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include female and male veterans who are not utilizing VHA services and are at risk for suicide.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently receiving care from the VHA may not benefit directly from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved suicide prevention strategies specifically designed for veterans who are not currently receiving VHA services.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been significant research on suicide prevention among VHA users, this approach focusing on non-VHA users and gender differences is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Monteith, Lindsey Lih — VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Monteith, Lindsey Lih
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.