International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) - Resources: Groups at Risk: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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| About.com - PTSD and Suicide - http://ptsd.about.com/od/relatedconditions/a/suicide.htm Read this guide which states, "connections between the experience of a traumatic event, PTSD and suicide risk have been found." See: There is Hope: Seeking Help. |
| Army Well-Being - PTSD & Suicide - Higher Risk? - http://www.armywell-being.org/skins/WBLO/display.aspx?mode=user&ModuleId=8cde2e88-3052-448c-893d-d0b4b14b31c4&action=display_page&ObjectID=074fffc6-009e-461a-88de-aa5bb2b60a6d&AllowSSL=true States, "Research does indicate a correlation between PTSD and suicide. There is evidence that traumatic events such as sexual abuse, combat trauma, rape, and domestic violence generally increase a person’s suicide risk." |
| Hidden Hurt - PTSD in Children and Adolescents - http://www.hiddenhurt.co.uk/Articles/PTSDkids.htm Read this National Center For PTSD Fact Sheet by Jessica Hamblen, Ph.D. |
| ISTSS - PTSD Treatment Guidelines - http://www.istss.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ISTSSTreatmentGuidelines/PTSDTreatmentGuidelines/default.htm View these guidelines created by the International Society for Traumatic Stress Syndrome. |
| PTSD And Chronic Suicidal Ideation: The Role Of Counter Suicidal Cognition - http://www.fsu.edu/~trauma/a1v5i3.html Reveals this pilot study of veterans examines the frequency and quantity of suicidal ideation as well as preventative cognitions the victim utilizes to prevent suicide. These cognitions are known as counter-suicidal cognitions. |
| Stars and Stripes: Military study shows increase in suicide attempts, PTSD symptoms - http://www.stripes.com/news/military-study-shows-increase-in-suicide-attempts-ptsd-symptoms-1.97433 Article reveals, "a wide-ranging DoD survey revealed the rate of servicemembers attempting suicide has doubled in recent years, coinciding with an increase in those reporting symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and those abusing prescription drugs." |
| U.S. Department of V.A. Affairs - PTSD and Suicide - http://ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/fact_shts/fs_suicide.html William Hudenko, Ph.D. pens this article that addresses important questions about understanding and coping with suicide. See "Does PTSD increase an individual’s suicide risk?" |
| U.S. Department of V.A. Affairs - The Relationship Between PTSD and Suicide - http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/pages/ptsd-suicide.asp This fact sheet explores the relation between PTSD and suicide and provides information that helps with understanding suicide. |
