Medical Xpress June 6, 2025
Post-9/11 veterans often face visible challenges like finding gainful employment or recovering from physical injuries, but some of their struggles are invisible. Veterans may carry a sense of isolation and the painful belief that their presence is a burden to those around them. When these thoughts persist over time, they could contribute to an increased risk of suicide, according to a new study by researchers at the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State (Clearinghouse).
The research, available online now and slated for publication in the August issue of the Journal of Affective Disorders, sheds light on how these emotional struggles—what researchers call “thwarted belongingness” and “perceived burdensomeness”—contribute to suicide risk in this population.
“Compared to civilians, military veterans...
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