Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy Vol. 9, Iss. 6,  (Nov 2017): 746-749. Objective: Research indicates that trauma can precipitate a loss of faith and struggles in the spiritual domain, leading to increased suicide risk. However, little is known about the specific types of spiritual struggles that may confer risk. This brief report examines the utility of a newly developed measure, the Religious and Spiritual Struggles Scale in gauging suicide risk in veterans. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.