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Does Ptsd Moderate The Relationship Between Social Support And Suicide Risk In Iraq And Afghanistan War Veterans Seeking Mental Health Treatment?, Matthew Jakupcak, Steven D. Vannoy, Zac Imel, Jessica W. Cook, Alan Fontana, Robert Rosenheck, Miles Mcfall
Does Ptsd Moderate The Relationship Between Social Support And Suicide Risk In Iraq And Afghanistan War Veterans Seeking Mental Health Treatment?, Matthew Jakupcak, Steven D. Vannoy, Zac Imel, Jessica W. Cook, Alan Fontana, Robert Rosenheck, Miles Mcfall
Steven D Vannoy
Objective: This study examined posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a potential moderating variable in the relationship between social support and elevated suicide risk in a sample of treatment-seeking Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans. Method: As part of routine care, self-reported marital status, satisfaction with social networks, PTSD, and recent suicidality were assessed in Veterans (N 5 431) referred for mental health services at a large Veteran Affairs Medical Center. Logistic regression analyses were conducted using this cross- sectional data sample to test predictions of diminished influence of social support on suicide risk in Veterans reporting PTSD. Results: Thirteen percent of …