Depressive Symptoms Moderate the Association Between the Recent History of Alcohol Use Severity and Suicide Attempt History Among Adults in a Pretrial Jail Diversion Program.

ABSTRACT: Background: Justice-involved individuals are at elevated risk for suicidal behavior; however, research examining risk for suicidal behavior in pretrial jail diversion programs (pretrial diversion) is limited. Aims: We aimed to test (1) associations between depressive symptoms and alcohol and drug use, and suicide attempt history (SAH), and (2) interactions between depressive symptoms and alcohol and drug use in relation to SAH among adults in an urban pretrial jail diversion program. Method: The design was cross-sectional, including self-report assessments and file reviews of historical information. Adults (N = 274; M_age = 33.72; 73.7% men; 52.6% non-Hispanic Black) completed assessments within two weeks of beginning the pretrial program

SUBMITTER: Mitchell SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9329489 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature