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Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Evidence-Based Treatment for Suicide Risk
Clinicians should utilize all helpful strategies at their disposal to help service members at risk for suicide. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is one approach to help service members keep themselves safe when they experience suicidal ideation. DBT is recommended...
New Study: The Diverse Experiences of Military and Veteran Families of Color
Earlier this month, Blue Star Families released results and recommendations from its 2021 Understanding the Diverse Experiences of Military Families of Color Survey. The findings from this groundbreaking study offer insights into how to improve experiences for...
VA Asks More States to Join the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families
Veterans Affairs (VA) has extended a call to action to every U.S. state and territory to join the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families. VA and Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental...
Resources Available for Veterans Distressed Over Recent World Events
If you served in the U.S. military, you may be feeling emotional distress related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Department of Veterans Affairs understands this can be a difficult time and is encouraging Veterans to speak to other Vets, talk to a therapist or...