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Predictive Modeling of Suicidal Ideation in US Veterans: A Head-to-Head Comparison of the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 Versus Complex Machine Learning Approaches

Predictive Modeling of Suicidal Ideation in US Veterans: A Head-to-Head Comparison of the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 Versus Complex Machine Learning Approaches

Activity Introduction

Brief, feasible screening remains central to suicide risk assessment in clinical practice. This activity, based on a study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, compares the PHQ-2 sum score with machine learning models of increasing complexity for predicting suicidal ideation in US veterans. It addresses the interpretation of brief screening results and their integration into clinical workflows with a defined follow-up pathway.

CME Objectives

After reading this article, participants will be better able to:

  • Compare the performance of the PHQ-2 sum score with machine learning–based models for predicting suicidal ideation and recognize when added model complexity does or does not provide clinically meaningful benefit.
  • Interpret the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of a brief screen to determine appropriate next steps after positive and negative results.
  • Integrate brief, feasible screening such as the PHQ-2 into clinical workflows that include a defined follow-up pathway for patients who screen positive.

Available Credit

  • 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.0 Participation

2026 3rd Manuscript Peer Review for Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc. (The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry | The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders)

2026 3rd Manuscript Peer Review for Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc. (The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry | The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders)

This CME activity is eligible for credit only to those who complete a Manuscript Peer Review and obtain and Enrollment code. 

CME credit for physicians or CE participation credit for nonphysicians is awarded for reviews submitted in a timely manner and in recognition of the learning that takes place during a manuscript review.

To be awarded credit and receive a certificate for this activity, peer-review learners must have completed their peer review in a timely manner and have provided constructive criticism to the author and Editor. The peer reviewer must complete the following Evaluation form to claim credit.

You will be awarded 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM for this activity. The ACCME allows up to 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM for peer review to be claimed each year.

Learning Objective

We anticipate learners will make improvements in their ability to critically review research manuscripts, as well as incorporate new research findings into their own practice as appropriate. 

Available Credit

  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 3.00 Participation
2026 2nd Manuscript Peer Review for Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc. (The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry | The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders)

2026 2nd Manuscript Peer Review for Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc. (The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry | The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders)

This CME activity is eligible for credit only to those who complete a Manuscript Peer Review and obtain and Enrollment code. 

CME credit for physicians or CE participation credit for nonphysicians is awarded for reviews submitted in a timely manner and in recognition of the learning that takes place during a manuscript review.

To be awarded credit and receive a certificate for this activity, peer-review learners must have completed their peer review in a timely manner and have provided constructive criticism to the author and Editor. The peer reviewer must complete the following Evaluation form to claim credit.

You will be awarded 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM for this activity. The ACCME allows up to 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM for peer review to be claimed each year.

Learning Objective

We anticipate learners will make improvements in their ability to critically review research manuscripts, as well as incorporate new research findings into their own practice as appropriate. 

Available Credit

  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 3.00 Participation
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