Understanding how aggressive behavior affects suicide risk in veterans
Predicting Suicide Behavior Among High-Risk Veterans Using a Multimethod Assessment of Reactive Aggression
This study is looking at how reacting aggressively when provoked might be connected to thoughts and actions related to suicide in veterans who are at higher risk, with the goal of finding better ways to help and support them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Olin Teague Veterans Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Temple, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11072056 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the link between reactive aggression—aggressive responses to provocation—and suicide behaviors among veterans who are at high risk for suicide. By using a multimethod assessment approach, the study aims to gather comprehensive data on aggression and its relationship to suicidal thoughts and actions. The research will analyze self-reported aggression levels while considering past suicide attempts, providing a deeper understanding of these complex behaviors. The findings could lead to improved prevention strategies tailored specifically for veterans.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who exhibit high levels of reactive aggression and are at risk for suicide.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of aggressive behavior or are not at risk for suicide may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better identification and prevention strategies for suicide among veterans.
How similar studies have performed: While the association between aggression and suicide has been studied in civilians, this specific focus on veterans and reactive aggression is relatively novel and underexplored.
Where this research is happening
Temple, United States
- Olin Teague Veterans Center — Temple, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krauss, Alison — Olin Teague Veterans Center
- Study coordinator: Krauss, Alison
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.