Short Takes on Suicide Prevention Podcast
1) 135 Student Veterans and the Meaning of Life
Searching for the meaning of life is only natural. A meaningful life leads to a sense of purpose, self-esteem and psychological well-being. How do life experiences that are unique to Veterans alter th...Show More
2) PTSD and Exercise: finding recovery through fitness
It is well known that exercise can improve both physical and mental health. But what about preventing and treating PTSD in Veterans? In this episode, Dr. Edgar Villarreal speaks with researcher Dr. Da...Show More
3) Homelessness, Veterans and Suicide Risk: Research Priorities
Veterans experiencing homelessness face unique challenges that increase their risk for suicide. In this episode, Dr. Edgar Villarreal talks to our guest Dr. Ryan Holliday about the need for research f...Show More
4) Suicide Risk Among Veterans with TBI, ALS and Stroke
Acquired neurologic conditions can lead to functional challenges and changes that might increase risk for suicide. In this episode, Dr. Jordan Wyrwa and Dr. Lisa Brenner discuss three recent research ...Show More
5) An Observational Study of Cannabis and PTSD
Several states in the US have legalized medical cannabis as a treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a condition that many Veterans experience. While many people with PTSD use cannabis p...Show More
6) Community Partnerships for Preventing Veteran Suicide
Short Takes Episode 130 Transcript The VA is known as a leader in suicide prevention, offering innovative approaches to preventing Veteran suicide. And yet, many Veterans are not enrolled in VA care. ...Show More
7) Beyond Prevention: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Life
Suicide prevention is a worthy goal itself, but it’s about more than stopping just one suicidal event – it’s also important to address the emotional pain underlying suicide and build a meaningful life...Show More
8) Transition from Military to Civilian Life and Suicide Risk with Mark Reger and Brady Stephens
The transition from military to civilian life can be an important time for service members. For many, it is an exciting life transition. For some, however, it can be a time of high stress, and even cr...Show More
9) The relationship between PTSD and Suicide with Nasi Bahraini and Ryan Holliday
The relationship between PTSD and suicide is important to understand if we want to prevent suicide among veterans and military service members. So what is the relationship between PTSD and suicide? We...Show More
The relationship between PTSD and Suicide with Nasi Bahraini and Ryan Holliday
27:04 | Nov 24th, 2020
10) Social Connection with Dr Kimberly Van Orden
Social connection is a key aspect of suicide prevention in older adulthood. Dr. Kimberly Van Orden, who researches isolation and connection in older adulthood, talks to Dr. Lisa Brenner about her back...Show More