Suicide is public health challenge that affects Veterans, active members of the armed forces, and their families. Our team has now launched its first public advertising with the well-regarded Military Times family of publications. We are proud to share our message and our commitment to suicide prevention through a news service used by many who are actively serving the U.S. armed forces, others in retirement, and military families.
Our VA research study looks at one key context for suicide: pain with opioid reduction. It’s important to remember that suicide is a complex event, without a single cause. For people who are in crisis, please know that the phone number 988 will reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, as will texts to 838255, and chat with 988lifeline.org/chat
