Suicidal behavior was prevalent in older homeless veterans and was associated with a history of psychiatric disorder and substance abuse. Self-reported depression was associated with these behaviors at the time of housing intervention.
Despite the association with poor mental health history, suicidal behavior in older homeless veterans did not impact outcomes of transitional housing interventions.
2012-03-06
Eng.
American journal of public health
Veterans Affairs National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans, Washington, DC, USA. john.schinka [at] vagov
Am J Public Health. 2012 Mar;102 Suppl 1():S147-53
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