VA has extended a call to action to every U.S. state and territory to join the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families.
The researchers examined VA data on 41,658 Veterans (12.3% women) who had been screened for both military sexual trauma (MST) and suicidal ideation between 2008 and 2013, and who had no prior mental health visits or antidepressant medications in their electronic medical record.
Public private partnerships help improve care coordination and address the risk for suicidal behaviors and deaths by suicide.
In episode six, podcast hosts Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea interview two Vets to talk about mental health issues, including TBI and PTSD.
The VA Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program is a free resource designed to support providers as they assist justice-involved Veterans.
National VA Suicide Prevention launches the Lethal Means Safety campaign to decrease Veteran suicide by firearms.
First anniversary of landmark legislation inspired by Commander John Scott Hannon, decorated Veteran who served 23-years with Navy SEALs.
Charleston VA Suicide Prevention team works with local community health hospitals to be notified when Veteran receives inpatient care there.
South Texas VA's “Reach Out” room simulation exercises test the staff's knowledge of items that could pose harm to patients or staff.
The VA Community Partnership Challenge winner developed models of Veteran suicide prevention for community partners in Colorado.
The SRM program provides free consultation and resources: including therapeutic best practices for providers working with Veterans at risk for suicide.
VA mental health professionals walk alongside Veterans on their journey to improve their mental health, prevent Veteran suicide.