Food Insecurity and Suicidal Ideation: Results from a National Longitudinal Study of Military Veterans.

These findings identify food insecurity as an independent risk marker for suicidal ideation in military veterans in addition to mental disorders. Food insecurity is both an indicator of and an intervention point for subsequent suicide risk. Regularly assessing for food insecurity, and intervening accordingly, can provide upstream opportunities to reduce odds of suicide among veterans.HIGHLIGHTSMilitary veterans with food insecurity were at elevated risk of suicidal ideation.Veterans with mental health disorders had higher odds of suicidal ideation one year later.Food insecurity plus mental health disorders led to a substantial increase in suicidal ideation.