AMVETS recognizes VA employee for work on suicide prevention
Dr. Megan McCarthy, deputy director for VA’s Suicide Prevention Program, was honored with an AMVETS Silver …
Tag: Suicide Prevention
VA initiative helps thousands of older Veterans find alternatives to potentially risky medications
Evidence shows that medications commonly prescribed for sleep can increase the risk for adverse events like …
Handling PTSD during the holidays
According to psychologist Michael Terman, as many as 60 million Americans suffer winter doldrums. …
Aimed at preventing suicides, VA invites seven cities to participate in ‘Mayor’s Challenge’
VA and SAMHSA announced the inaugural Mayor’s Challenge to prevent suicide among service members, Veterans …
New public service campaign asks you to ‘Be There’ for Veterans and service members
Narrated by actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks, the announcement calls on the public to take notice and action by …
ICYMI: #Grief2Healing Twitter chat explores healing after a suicide loss
On Oct. 25, VA co-hosted a Twitter chat on the process of grieving and healing after the loss of a loved one …
ICYMI: #ExploreVA Facebook Live Event with AMVETS discusses suicide prevention
VA and AMVETS recently hosted an #ExploreVA Facebook Live event on suicide prevention to discuss how to …
I’m in a good place, so I decided to seek therapy
VA offers therapy for Veterans at their medical centers and at Vet Centers nationwide. Speak with your …
Pledge to “Be There” for Veterans in need
Suicide is a public health crisis and VA is launching a national effort to reduce suicide by identifying the …
Do this now so you can #BeThere4Veterans who need your help
Share the message that a Veteran in crisis or at immediate risk for suicide is one phone call away from …