Understanding the impact of suicide exposure on post 9/11 Veterans
Exposure to Suicide Among Post 9/11 Veterans: Prevalence, Correlates and Treatment Needs
This study is looking at how losing someone to suicide affects veterans who served after 9/11, especially women and American Indian/Alaskan Native veterans, to better understand their mental health and support needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Minneapolis VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10982445 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how exposure to suicide affects post 9/11 Veterans, particularly those who have lost someone to suicide. It aims to gather comprehensive data on the prevalence of suicide exposure and its correlation with mental health issues, social functioning, and treatment needs. By focusing on underrepresented groups, such as women and American Indian/Alaskan Native Veterans, the study seeks to provide insights that can inform targeted support and intervention strategies. The research will utilize existing VA data to ensure accurate prevalence estimates and will include comparison groups to better understand the unique impacts of suicide exposure.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are post 9/11 Veterans who have experienced the loss of someone to suicide.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been exposed to suicide or do not identify as post 9/11 Veterans may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support and treatment strategies for Veterans affected by suicide exposure.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been limited studies on this topic, this research aims to fill significant gaps and is considered innovative due to its focus on underrepresented populations.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- Minneapolis VA Medical Center — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sayer, Nina a. — Minneapolis VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Sayer, Nina a.
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.