Abstract
Research suggests that 22 veterans die by suicide every day in the United States. Identifying effective interventions that increase services and access for veterans in the community has the potential to have a significant public health impact. This presentation of an innovative project to address the increasing veteran suicide.
Sigma Membership
Chi Phi
Lead Author Affiliation
Veterans Administration Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Community Education, Suicide Signs and Symptoms, Suicide Prevention, Veterans Suicide
Recommended Citation
Casale, Linda, "Veterans mental health first aid" (2019). Convention. 334.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/334
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Veterans mental health first aid
Washington, DC, USA
Research suggests that 22 veterans die by suicide every day in the United States. Identifying effective interventions that increase services and access for veterans in the community has the potential to have a significant public health impact. This presentation of an innovative project to address the increasing veteran suicide.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.