This resource describes how to identify data sources, measures, and relevant strategies and approaches for suicide prevention among disproportionately affected populations (DAPs).
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ToolsThe 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention is meant to address gaps in the field and to guide, motivate, and promote a more coordinated and comprehensive approach to suicide prevention in communities across the country.
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ReadingsBlog post by David Shulkin, M.D. about the most effective veteran suicide prevention practices based on his own experiences.
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Videos
The website of the Military Health System and Defense Health Agency includes a variety of videos of military veterans and active duty soldiers speaking about a variety of topics related to mental health including suicide.
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Tools
Treatment Works for Vets is a public information website for Veterans, family members, and others interested in learning more about proven mental health treatments for Veterans.
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Podcasts
Zero Suicide Institute Director Julie Goldstein Grumet spoke on the Brain Hijack: Science to Practice in Suicide Prevention podcast created by the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS).
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Readings
In this episode, Rocky Mountain MIRECC for VA Suicide Prevention speaks with Dr. Bridget Matarazzo about the VA Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program.
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Tools
The Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is offering a free consultation program for any clinician and provider who works with any Veteran at risk for suicide.
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Podcasts
Dr. Joseph Simonetti, MD, MPH, physician and suicide prevention researcher talks with the Rocky Mountain MIRECC for VA Suicide Prevention about the disproportionate role that firearms take in Veteran suicides.