Citation

Soberay KA, Hanson JE, Dwyer M, Plant EA, Gutierrez PM. Arch. Suicide Res. 2019; 23(3): 391-410.

Affiliation

University of Colorado School of Medicine , United States.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2018.1479322

PMID

29792569

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study examined how a positive traumatic brain injury (TBI) screening and insomnia severity relates to suicidal outcomes across active duty, veteran, and civilian samples.

METHODS: Data were used from 3,993 participants from 19 studies. We conducted a series of analyses by group to identify which significantly differed on the variables of interest.

RESULTS: TBI and insomnia each had independent relationships with outcomes over and above the impact of the other factor. Veterans presented as clinically worse across the outcomes. However, the relationship between insomnia and suicidal responses was stronger for active duty military compared to veterans.

CONCLUSION: Continued research on TBIs and insomnia severity across groups will improve quality of care for those at risk of suicide.

Language: en

Keywords

insomnia; military; suicide; traumatic brain injury; veteran