suicide

VA Research recently published three News Briefs highlighting findings on Veteran mortality, weight loss and heart failure.

You don’t have to hit rock bottom to reach out. Veterans can find relief by exploring VA tools and resources designed for you, anytime and for any reason.

Peer support connects Veterans with Veterans who’ve been there—offering understanding, guidance, and hope through shared experience.

Checking in with Veterans, especially those who seem fine, can allow you to help connect them with support if they need it.

The Veterans Crisis Line is for all Veterans. You’re never taking a spot from someone else. Call, chat, or text anytime for support that’s always here.

VA is working to reduce rural Veterans’ suicide risk by enhancing access to health care providers and providing resources to help create safe home environments.

VA staff provide a range of preventative and immediate resources for incarcerated Veterans at risk of suicide.

Avoiding a mental health crisis is possible, especially if Veterans work to address challenges rather than holding them in. It's fine to seek help, and VA offers resources that can assist.

Ozarks and Central Arkansas VA hosted an outreach event for faith-based community members to combat Veteran suicide.

Loneliness can be a risk factor for dementia, stroke and heart disease. It also can increase risk of depression, anxiety and substance abuse.

Episode seven of Vets First Podcast discusses studies on functional impairment and depression in Veterans and Veteran suicide factors.

In episode six, podcast hosts Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea interview two Vets to talk about mental health issues, including TBI and PTSD.