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Mental Health Treatment Utilization and Incidence of Suicidal Thoughts and Actions in Veterans of the US Military

  • By

  • Ian C. Fischer

  • Brandon Nichter

  • Peter J. Na

  • Melanie L. Hill

  • John H. Krystal

  • Robert H. Pietrzak

  • July 20, 2026

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    Suicide is a leading cause of death among US military veterans, with rates significantly higher than nonveterans.

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    Over 6000 veterans die by suicide each year, and suicide deaths among veterans have been increasing since 2001.

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    The National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study found that 9.0% of veterans reported suicidal ideation in the past two weeks.

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    Only 35.5% of veterans with suicidal ideation were engaged in mental health treatment, with VA users more likely to receive care.

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    The study analyzed data from 2636 veterans to characterize suicidal thoughts and behaviors and associated factors.

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Suicidal Thoughts, Behaviors, and Mental Health Treatment Use in US Military Veterans

  • by Ian C. Fischer, Brandon Nichter, Peter J. Na, Melanie L. Hill, John H. Krystal, Robert H. Pietrzak

  • July 20, 2026

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