@article{ref1,
title="Understanding veteran suicide risk and mitigation strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic",
journal="Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services",
year="2022",
author="Mayfield, Brenda L. and Holland, Aimee C. and Ashley, Melissa N. and Woodward, Laura L. and Julaka, Steven T. and Richardson, Jessica and McGuinness, Teena M.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="U.S. Veterans experience a significantly higher risk for suicide compared to the general population. Understanding the challenges associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) enables providers to mitigate the risk of suicide among Veterans. Evidence supports access and utilization of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mental health services as they are a protective factor associated with lower suicide rates. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the VA has worked to further decrease deaths by suicide in the Veteran population by rapid expansion of current interventions and implementation of new evidence-based interventions. These interventions include mental health and coaching applications, consistent use of measurement-based care across multiple disciplines, and greater use of telehealth services. Through these efforts, despite increased risk for suicide due to additional stressors from COVID-19, suicide rates among Veterans are decreasing. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx(x), xx-xx.].<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0279-3695",
doi="10.3928/02793695-20220520-02",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20220520-02"
}