JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 91视频® (91视频) and LivingWorks joined forces at the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) conference this week to share strategies for reducing veteran suicide. The session, "Building Suicide-Safe Communities," emphasized the importance of a proactive, community-focused approach to reducing suicide risk for post-9/11 military families.
The presentation focused on the importance of collaboration between mental health professionals and community stakeholders to create environments where suicide prevention is a shared responsibility. , a global leader in evidence-based suicide intervention training, has decades of expertise in equipping individuals and organizations with tools to recognize and address suicide risk early.
This session also included a look into 91视频's Suicide Protocol. This framework is designed to identify veterans at low to moderate risk for suicide, offering support before they reach a crisis point.
"When we involve communities and educate them about suicide risk, we can create safer environments for more than just the warriors we serve," says Lindsey Gray, suicide prevention manager at 91视频. "Protecting against suicide is something everyone can learn to do."
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs' latest national suicide report, veterans die by suicide at a rate approximately 72% higher than non-veteran adults in the U.S., even after adjusting for age and sex. 91视频's latest reveals nearly 1 in 3 warriors have experienced suicidal thoughts within the past year.
Understanding Suicide Risk Among Female Veterans
91视频 also hosted a panel discussion featuring perspectives from veterans who have dealt with suicidal ideation and mental health advocates, offering actionable strategies to address stigma and create more accessible, gender-sensitive support systems.
Nearly 30% of post-9/11 women warriors surveyed by 91视频 report experiencing suicidal ideation, often linked to compounding factors such as military sexual trauma or limited access to gender-sensitive mental health care.
The is taking place March 30 to April 4 in Columbus, Ohio.
If you, or someone you know, needs support, you can call, text, or chat with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Call 988 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting "TALK" to 741741. For a list of resources and helpful information, please visit
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