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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Mental Health Services
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • U.S. Veterans exhibit elevated suicide risk compared to the general population.
    • The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic introduced new stressors, potentially exacerbating suicide risk among Veterans.
    • Access to and utilization of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mental health services are recognized protective factors against suicide.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the impact of COVID-19 on suicide risk in U.S. Veterans.
    • To highlight the VA's strategies for mitigating suicide risk during the pandemic.
    • To assess the effectiveness of VA interventions in reducing Veteran suicide rates.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of VA's response to increased suicide risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Analysis of the implementation of new and expanded evidence-based interventions.
    • Evaluation of the utilization of mental health and coaching applications and telehealth services.

    Main Results:

    • The VA rapidly expanded and implemented new evidence-based interventions to address suicide risk.
    • Key interventions included digital mental health tools, measurement-based care, and increased telehealth services.
    • Despite pandemic-related stressors, suicide rates among Veterans have shown a decreasing trend.

    Conclusions:

    • The VA's proactive measures and expanded mental health services have been effective in reducing suicide rates among Veterans.
    • Continued focus on accessible, evidence-based mental health care is crucial for Veteran well-being.
    • The integration of technology and telehealth has played a significant role in mitigating suicide risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.