Suicide and traumatic brain injury: A review by clinical researchers from the national institute for disability and independent living rehabilitation research (NIDILRR) and veterans health administration traumatic brain injury model systems

Model System:

TBI

Reference Type:

Journal article

Accession No.:

J78900

Journal:

Current Opinion in Psychology

Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):

2018 , 22, , 73-78

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Abstract:

Article discusses recent research in the area of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and suicide, with emphasis on the important role of both mental health and rehabilitation clinicians addressing suicide risk among military veterans. The information provided highlights key and emerging findings regarding suicide and TBI, with the goal of encouraging providers and researchers to explore changing and expanding evidence-based clinical practices to match the needs of those living with a history of TBI. Given the known increase in risk for death by suicide among those with TBI, rehabilitation clinicians should engage in suicide screening and prevention efforts at the time of intake and continue with regular follow-up, particularly during periods of stress or transition. In addition, mental health clinicians are encouraged to obtain information regarding their patients’ history of lifetime TBI in the process of identifying potential suicide risk factors

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