Cohen Veterans Network Announces Grant from Face the Fight® to Enhance Suicide Prevention Efforts for Military-Affiliated Women
Summary
The effort is being led by the Cohen Veterans Network Institute for Quality (CVN-IQ), which uses research and innovation to advance the mental health field, in partnership with CVNs Clinical Programs team.Suicide among military-affiliated women is a critical issue. "Suicide rates among military-affiliated women are significantly higher than those of their civilian counterparts and continue to climb," said Dr. Tracy Neal-Walden, Chief Clinical Officer at Cohen Veterans Network. They will then create and implement an evidence-informed suicide prevention and lethal means safety training module, provided via virtual and asynchronous formats, for clinicians treating military and veteran women. "Through this initiative, we aim to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice, offering innovative solutions to enhance mental health care for military-affiliated women," said Dr. David Linkh, Director of CVN-IQ. Learn more about CVN at cohenveteransnetwork.org.Launched in 2023 by founding partners USAA, Reach Resilience and the Humana Foundation, Face the Fight has made strides by bringing together a like-minded coalition of organizations to help reduce veteran suicide through a multi-pronged approach that includes charitable giving, public education and awareness.