Texas VA takes on Veterans Crisis Line Challenge
The profile photos and banners of the system’s Twitter and Facebook pages have been replaced with info …
Tag: Suicide Prevention
VA releases state-level Veteran suicide data, national strategy for preventing Veteran suicide
Both the individual state data sheets and the National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide underscore …
Employers answer the call at Mayor’s Challenge conference to help prevent suicide
Suicide is a national public health issue that affects communities everywhere. That’s why VA is embracing …
Preventing suicide among LGBT Veterans
Today, it is estimated that one million of our nation’s Veterans identify as LGBT. Studies reveal LGBT …
VA, Ohio State Veteran community host 5K to raise mental health and suicide prevention awareness
This year’s REACH 5K run/walk had approximately 266 participants and raised more than $2,600 for a local …
VA uses whole health to prevent Veteran suicide
Suicide prevention is VA’s top clinical priority.
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 …
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 …