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Q1 of 2024 saw 24 suicide-related deaths from National Guardsmen within the United States of America according to the 2024 Quarterly Suicide Report published by The Department of Defense. To tackle the challenges and risks associated with suicide-related deaths of Servicemen and Women, the National Guard Bureau has taken integrative and comprehensive steps - one of which being North South Consulting Group’s exciting work with Videra Health. In August, NSCG’s Chief Experience Officer Chase Stevens and Videra Health’s Michael Grimes spoke at the Kentucky State Capitol’s Interim Joint Committee on VMAP to address these exact issues and steps that we are taking toward a unified solution. In this clip, Stevens shares his personal experience as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces (20+ years) while navigating his own mental health journey and respective challenges. To watch this video in full, please visit: https://lnkd.in/emdhqTZQ To learn more about the exciting work of Videra Health and NSCG, visit: www.viderahealth.com #mentalhealth #suicideawareness #suicideawarenessmonth #nationalguard #nationalguardbureau #behavioralhealth

FREE EMERGENCY SUICIDE PREVENTION CARE FOR VETERANS In the first year of this federal program, nearly 50,000 veterans took advantage of free emergency suicide prevention care. Yet many still don't know this benefit exists. Even veterans who are not enrolled in the VA, can now go to any VA or non-VA emergency room for free emergent suicidal care or care related to sexual trauma experienced while in uniform. Transportation costs are also covered. Please share this article with your networks and help get the word out to all our veterans so they aware of this benefit. While we wish it wasn't needed, this benefit may very well save lives. To read the article: https://lnkd.in/g7aAJBCU #suicideprevention #veterans

This Suicide Prevention Month, learn about the VA/SAMHSA Governor’s and Mayor’s Challenges to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families. Learn more about the Challenge’s objectives, participating states, territories, and communities, and more! https://bit.ly/3uBMr21

Nearly 34 years of war and trauma. Weapons training and access. Use of firearms. From USA Today newspaper: U.S. soldiers were almost nine times more likely to die by suicide than by enemy fire, according to a Pentagon study for the five-year period ending in 2019. The study, published in May by the Defense Health Agency, found that suicide was the leading cause of death among active-duty soldiers from 2014 to 2019. There were 883 suicide deaths during that time period. Accidents were the No. 2 cause with 814 deaths. There were 96 combat deaths.

UPDATE: NEARLY 50,000 VETERANS GOT FREE SUICIDAL CRISIS CARE SINCE VA COVERED ALL VETS One year ago, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that almost all Veterans qualify for free suicidal crisis care if they need it— either in VA or paid for in community facilities— regardless of whether they are enrolled in, or qualify for, VA health care. Now, almost 50,000 Veterans have received this life-saving care and have benefited from this new policy. This is all part of our mandate to serve ALL VETS in the mission of suicide prevention. Nothing is more important. https://lnkd.in/d4sHtdv2

🎥 SPOTLIGHT CLIP: May is 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 and 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡. DMG Productions continues to cover the latest advances in #medicine and #technology that are helping people recover from traumatic #brain injuries, or #tbi's. 🧠 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control estimates that more than 5 million Americans are living with a #disability, as a result of a brain injury. These injuries cannot be outwardly seen like a bruise or wound, but their impact on a person can be life altering. Here’s a snippet of our interview with industry expert, Glenn Cowan, a #military #veteran and Founder of ONE9, describing how living with a brain injury can be like a “𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧.” #brainhealth #stroke #disabilityawareness #science #innovation #healthcare #health #wellness #video #production #DMGProductions American Red Cross

"Did you or a loved one serve at Camp Lejeune? 🛡️ For decades, toxic water contamination has caused serious health issues for veterans and their families. If you’ve been affected, AMMS is here to help. Contact us today for a free case evaluation and let’s fight for the justice you deserve. You’re not alone—#AMMS is with you. ⚖️ #CampLejeune #VeteransJustice #LegalHelp"

The consequences of mold exposure can be severe, affecting both civilians and veterans alike. It can disrupt and disable your life, and in extreme cases, even lead to suicide. Recently. Two of our EBHC research partners were on Capitol Hill to meet with Senate staffers and had the opportunity to be interviewed. What they said is something everyone needs to understand about mold-related illness. EBHC is partnering in this research with Dr. Heyman and Dr. Ross. If you are a veteran wanting to learn more, click here. https://lnkd.in/g5QaxYfg If you are concerned that mold may have adversely affected your health or the health of a loved one, please click here to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gcBSKzpm #BrainHealth #CognitiveFunction #Neuroinflammation #CIRS #EBHCofA #healingjourney #Veterans #Suicideprevention #inflammation #help

The effects of military sexual trauma (MST) can be lasting and profound, not only on the person impacted, but also on their loved ones. New MST resources — designed specifically for Family members and friends — are now available from the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families. Co-created with Veterans impacted by MST, Family members, service providers and other subject matter experts, these resources provide information about this complex injury, as well as practical tools, tips and strategies to help Family members meaningfully support their impacted loved one, while also caring for themselves. Download the resources here: https://lnkd.in/eU7JvHYa Interested in information for people who have experienced MST or for health care providers? Find more resources at https://lnkd.in/emVw2PRy

In 2021 in England and Wales, out of 5,175 suicides in those aged 16 years and over, 253 suicides occurred in UK armed forces veterans. Of the 253 UK armed forces veteran suicides occurring in 2021, 93.7% (237) were male and 6.3% (16) were female. Overall, after accounting for age, there was no evidence of a difference in the rate of suicide between male UK armed forces veterans and the male general population. However, male UK armed forces veterans aged 25 to 44 years had a higher rate of suicide compared with males aged 25 to 44 years in the general population. In the male UK armed forces veteran population, deaths from firearm discharge accounted for 5.9% of suicides in 2021, compared with the male general population where this method accounted for 1.6% of suicides in the same year. https://lnkd.in/eGvHvuFx