RockyMountain MIRECC

Mission: #Veterans #SuicidePrevention #ConnectToProtect VA account not continuously monitored.
VA Policy:

[RockyMountain MIRECC @RMIRECC]

Timing of depressive episode onset relative to chronic pain reveals distinct patterns of affective and multisite pain

https://t.co/TxqPh85bZa

[RockyMountain MIRECC @RMIRECC]

-->@PsychArmor VA S.A.V.E. Español course is now offered in Spanish, helping those who care for and work alongside Veterans learn how to recognize risk and start a conversation about support.

https://t.co/AgzY6XMCOA

[Center for Women Veterans @VAWomenVets]

Support is available. Explore #suicideprevention resources designed for #Veterans and their supporters: https://t.co/Qn6NiouI6u.

[RockyMountain MIRECC @RMIRECC]

Post-military homelessness and criminal legal involvement in relation to suicidal ideation and attempt among U.S. Veterans: results from a nationally representative survey

https://t.co/GS9IuFU8I1

[RockyMountain MIRECC @RMIRECC]

New publication examines the limitations of universal suicide risk screening:

Results highlight that clinicians should not overly rely on screening results alone. A comprehensive, patient-centered approach is recommended.

Read for full details: https://t.co/vajKkUwSvX

[Center for Women Veterans @VAWomenVets]

Secure Firearm and Medication Storage for Women Veterans: You can protect the health and
well-being of yourself and your family by securely storing firearms and medications in your home.

Stay in the know and learn how to get your FREE gun lock: https://t.co/m1tIZwxWOf

[VA Research @VAResearch]

#VAResearchNewsBrief: @vaportland researchers found more than one-third of Veterans may not answer suicide screenings accurately, often fearing overreaction or hospitalization. The findings stress building trust and not over-relying on screening results alone.
#VAResearch
https://t.co/MhzVDiD0UH

[RockyMountain MIRECC @RMIRECC]

Refining and Assessing Gender-Tailored Group Therapy for Veteran Men With Military Sexual Trauma: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study

https://t.co/uJRteK8kyn

[Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD @VA_PTSD_Info]

Sometimes, treating PTSD can also reduce substance use. Other times, addressing both PTSD and substance use with separate treatments may provide the best support.

Explore your treatment options: https://t.co/iHxiaAz98R

#PTSD #Veterans

[VA Ann Arbor @VAAnnArbor]

VA FINVET has tools to help you spend money on what matters most to you.
Find financial tools for Veterans:
https://t.co/vsj9GxSiTp

[RockyMountain MIRECC @RMIRECC]

Establishing the Resilient Under-resourced Regions Addressing Life-threatening risk in VETeranS dataset (RURAL-VETS): building insights and critical data access for rural-residing Veterans

https://t.co/p71okeNiSJ

[Center for Women Veterans @VAWomenVets]

Peer specialists are Veterans too, trained and certified, with their own recovery experience.
They don't just support you. They get it. Help starts here. https://t.co/ceqN18mYV0

[RockyMountain MIRECC @RMIRECC]

Carrying the weight: Why caregiver well-being is part of suicide prevention

https://t.co/KNtarkW3Js

[United Survivors @UniteSurvivors]

OCD Awareness Week: if you’re living with OCD, you’re not alone, and you deserve understanding, not stigma. 💙 Support is available 24/7: call or text 988. #OCDAwarenessWeek

[RockyMountain MIRECC @RMIRECC]

Natural Language Processing Identification of Nonprescribed Fentanyl Use in Electronic Health Records: Algorithm Development and Validation Study

https://t.co/mhMSlVmMLs

[RockyMountain MIRECC @RMIRECC]

Moral injury can reshape how Veterans see themselves and the world.

This pilot study explored ACT-MI and PCT-MI, two therapies built to help Veterans heal from moral injury.

Here's what we learned:
https://t.co/j6rpu6nNh0

#VisualAbstract

[RockyMountain MIRECC @RMIRECC]

Limitations of universal suicide risk screening: Accuracy of disclosure among Veterans screened in Veterans Health Administration mental health settings

https://t.co/vajKkUwSvX

[Nat'l Ctr. for PTSD @VA_PTSD_Info]

Andy Dunaway, husband of a Veteran with PTSD, shares his advice for anyone who may be concerned that their loved one has PTSD.

Hear from more Veterans’ loved ones: https://t.co/h4vHMSwFcL

#PTSD #Veterans

[Veterans Affairs @DeptVetAffairs]

Checking in on your buddies takes seconds, and it could mean everything.

Let them know you’re here for them, and VA is too. ❤️

[RockyMountain MIRECC @RMIRECC]

Fear of Involuntary Hospitalization Impacts Veteran Responses to Suicide Screening: Veteran and Staff Perspectives

https://t.co/9YRefYwQfL