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RockyMountain MIRECC retweeted
Data from over 3 million mental health screens in VHA provide information about mental health trends for four conditions: depression, alcohol use disorder, suicide risk and posttraumatic stress disorder. Read more here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4216…
RockyMountain MIRECC retweeted
VA FINVET has resources to help you set achievable financial goals.
Find financial resources for Veterans:
mirecc.va.gov/visn19/finvet/…
ALT Financial empowerment for Veterans through FINVET, helping increase earnings and savings, backed by VA.
SRM Lecture Series presents:
Biospsychosocial Conceptualizations of Suicide Risk for Midlife Women Veterans
Rachel Zelkowitz, PhD
November 4, 2026 @ 2:00pm ET
Registration and details: mirecc.va.gov/visn19/consult…
ALT Register by 11/3 at VA TMS or TRAIN for free CEUs! SRM Promotional image features a headshot of Rachel Zelkowitz, PhD
Timing of depressive episode onset relative to chronic pain reveals distinct patterns of affective and multisite pain
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4284…
-->@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.
learn.psycharmor.org/courses…
RockyMountain MIRECC retweeted
Support is available. Explore #suicideprevention resources designed for #Veterans and their supporters: MentalHealth.VA.gov/suicide_….
Post-military homelessness and criminal legal involvement in relation to suicidal ideation and attempt among U.S. Veterans: results from a nationally representative survey
doi.org/10.1186/s40621-026-0…
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: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4272…
RockyMountain MIRECC retweeted
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: va.gov/reach/lethal-means/
RockyMountain MIRECC retweeted
#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
research.va.gov/news_briefs/…
ALT Many Veterans hesitate to answer suicide screens accurately
Refining and Assessing Gender-Tailored Group Therapy for Veteran Men With Military Sexual Trauma: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4267…
RockyMountain MIRECC retweeted
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: ptsd.va.gov/understand/relat…
#PTSD #Veterans
RockyMountain MIRECC retweeted
VA FINVET has tools to help you spend money on what matters most to you.
Find financial tools for Veterans:
mirecc.va.gov/visn19/finvet/…
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
doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1…
RockyMountain MIRECC retweeted
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. MentalHealth.va.gov/about
Carrying the weight: Why caregiver well-being is part of suicide prevention
news.va.gov/150148/caregiver…
RockyMountain MIRECC retweeted
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
Natural Language Processing Identification of Nonprescribed Fentanyl Use in Electronic Health Records: Algorithm Development and Validation Study
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4271…
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:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4250…
#VisualAbstract
ALT A randomized controlled pilot trial with warzone deployed Veterans showed that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Moral Injury and Present Centered Therapy for Moral Injury are both potentially valuable treatments.
Limitations of universal suicide risk screening: Accuracy of disclosure among Veterans screened in Veterans Health Administration mental health settings
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4272…