VA observes World Mental Health Day
On October 10, VA observes World Mental Health Day, a global event organized by the World Federation for …
Tag: Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention: the power of a Veteran peer
All Veterans can help prevent Veteran suicides. You don’t need to be a mental health expert. Veteran peer …
ICYMI: #BeThere Facebook Live on VA Mental Health Care and Suicide Prevention
In support of Suicide Prevention Month, VA and AMVETS teamed up for a #BeThere Facebook Live event to …
South Texas VA looks upstream for suicide prevention
The South Texas VA Recreation Center was transformed into an idea factory for the monthly Suicide Prevention …
VA partners showcase Veteran suicide prevention outreach
Engaging community partners in the technology sector is an important component of VA’s National Strategy …
VA, DoD update the Suicide Risk Clinical Practice Guideline
VA and DoD update the Suicide Risk Clinical Practice Guideline to improve the well-being of service members …
VA staff’s instant action prevents a Veteran suicide
During his regular appointment, a Veteran told a staff member about his plans to end his life. They …
Suicide prevention: Not just September, but every day
With National Suicide Prevention Month coming to an end, we should remind ourselves that suicide prevention …
Postvention is key to suicide prevention says surviving spouse, advocate
Dr. Carla Stumpf-Patton’s work around suicide prevention and postvention is more than a job. It’s …
VA Suicide Prevention: You are not alone
MakeTheConnection.net is an online resource connecting Veterans and their families with help for challenges …