The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has added two new information summaries to its Together We Can series: ?Coping With a Suicide Loss? and ?Talking to Children About a Suicide or Suicide Attempt of Someone They Know.? In the wake of a suicide, family members, friends, caregivers and co-workers may process grief differently. Talking […]
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Resources and Referrals for Service Members and Veterans
Suicide is an ill-reversible loss that can be prevented. If you are thinking about committing suicide or causing to yourself help is available. Suicide in never a solution to the problems and challenges you may be experiencing at the present time. To date, we know that a Service member or a Veteran thinking about suicide […]
VA Releases 2019 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report
VA released the 2019 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which includes findings from its most recent analysis of 2005?2017 suicide rates for both Veteran and non-Veteran populations. Data from the report emphasizes that suicide is a public health problem impacting Veterans and non-Veterans across the nation. VA offers within this report a renewed and […]
Pentagon Struggles to Address Service Member Suicides
The Pentagon on Tuesday outlined its strategy to address the record-high veteran and military member suicide rates that both the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments have struggled to address, a crisis hampered by leadership turnover and poor management in both departments. The Pentagon’s evolving initiative involves gathering better, standardized data, which will be released in the department’s […]
September is Suicide Prevention Month
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) collaborates with the Department of Defense to empower communities to take action to support our Nation’s Service members and Veterans year-round and especially during Suicide Prevention Month in September. Each community across the county plays a role in supporting Service members and Veterans. You don’t need […]
VA Suicide Report
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/Suicide-Prevention-Data.asp
Veterans Crisis Line – Confidential Help for Veterans and Their Families
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides professional responders to receive calls from Veterans most in need of advice and assistance regarding family matters. The Veteran may be experiencing financial hardship, emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. The Veterans Crisis Line can help. Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1. The responders are available to take your call […]
Suicide Crisis Resources and Prevention
Suicide Crisis Resources and Prevention Photo Credit: ambroochizafer, Pixabay Suicide claims more lives than war, murder, and natural disasters combined. Although it’s a deadly issue, it’s an avoidable one. By healthily dealing with risk factors – such as mental health issues, substance abuse, chronic pain, financial issues, divorce, loss of a loved one, and more […]