VA research study aims to establish a stronger sense of social connectedness for Veterans at high risk of suicide by increasing their participation in community activities.
Eligible Veterans can now receive free Portal from Facebook video calling devices thanks to a partnership with Facebook and the American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network. The devices help Veterans connect with their caregivers, families and friends to reduce isolation and improve social connectivity.
VA has released the Safe Firearm Storage Toolkit, which was developed in partnership with the AFSP and the NSSF to guide communities through the process of raising awareness about safe storage practices.
VA recently released its “VA Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Caregivers,” a comprehensive guide aimed at providing caregivers with resources to help them care for not only Veterans, but also themselves.
The statistics are staggering: safe firearm storage practices can more than cut in half the chances a friend, co-worker, child, or other family member dies by suicide.
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Two new public service announcements show picking up the phone may lighten someone’s load and the unique role of the National Guard and Reserve.
VA’s Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention recently released two resources to help Veterans and their loved ones understand the potentially lifesaving benefits of safely storing firearms and other potentially dangerous household items.
A recent study found that non-drug therapies given to service members with chronic pain may reduce the risk of long-term adverse outcomes, such as alcohol and drug disorder or suicide attempts.
Active Heroes non-profit supports Veterans and service members through physical, educational and emotional programs in an effort to end suicide.
Fayetteville VA Suicide Prevention Team joined forces with community partners to host “Pull for Prevention,” a community event to bring awareness to suicide prevention and mental health support.
In this episode, Matt Miller, Ph.D., MPH, discusses VA's progress and plans for implementing more evidence-based suicide prevention practices.