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J Am Acad Psychiatry Law 37:1:92-94 (2009)
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ANALYSIS AND COMMENTARY

Commentary: Suicide and Incarcerated Veterans—Don't Wait for the Numbers

Linda K. Frisman, PhD and Felicia Griffin-Fennell, PhD

Dr. Frisman is Director of Research and Dr. Griffin-Fennell is Post-Doctoral Fellow, Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Hartford, CT. Dr. Frisman is also Research Professor and Dr. Griffin-Fennell is Research Associate, University of Connecticut School of Social Work, West Hartford, CT. Address correspondence to: Linda K. Frisman, PhD, DMHAS MS#14 RSD, PO Box 341431, Hartford CT 06134. E-mail: linda.frisman{at}uconn.edu

Using indirect evidence, Wortzel and his colleagues raise the likelihood that the rates of suicide will increase among incarcerated veterans, given past trends and current information about veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Although it might be argued that the data are inadequate for the formulation of public policy, there is sufficient information to begin creating programs for veterans now. Wortzel and colleagues suggest screening in jails to identify veterans at risk, with increased monitoring in the first weeks of incarceration, and use of the Critical Time Intervention during important transitions. While these recommendations are worthy, a better understanding of the factors associated with suicidality may help policy-makers to support programs for returning veterans before they develop the serious problems that can lead to suicide. Also promising is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's recent funding of six jail diversion programs with a focus on veterans.






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