APS
2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025
Demographic and Pain-Related Factors Associated with Suicidal Behavior Among Veterans Diagnosed with Comorbid Serious Mental Illness and Chronic Pain (SMI-CP)
Session: Poster Session X
Authors
- Nicole CiesinskiPresenting Author
Baltimore VA Medical Center - Nicole CiesinskiPresenting Author
Temple University - Gabriella Coakley
Loyola University Maryland - Adriana Loecher
VA Maryland Health Care System - Kirsten Harvey
VA Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5) Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) - Rebecca Nguyen
UMBC - Letitia Travaglini
VISN 5 MIRECC, VA Maryland Health Care System
Abstract
The present study utilized cross-sectional data to examine factors associated with suicidal behavior among veterans diagnosed with SMI-CP. Findings demonstrate that groups at highest risk of suicidal ideation and attempts are younger age, females, those endorsing shorter pain duration, more locations of primary pain, and greater pain interference with life.
Suicide
