Healthcare Inspection : Implementing VHA¿s Mental Health Strategic Plan Initiatives for Suicide Prevention

Assesses the implementation of action items that pertain to suicide prevention within the Veterans Health Admin. (VHA¿s) Mental Health Strategic Plan (MHSP). There are 25 million vets in the U.S. & 5 million vets who receive care within VHA. Suicide rates in men between the ages of 20 & 65 are approximately 20 per 100,000 persons per year, VHA mental health officials estimate 1,000 suicides per year among vets receiving care within VHA & as many as 5,000 per year among all living vets. This report reviews studies on suicide in the general population. Also briefly summarizes relevant findings & types of recommendations from related reports addressing prevention of suicide. Illustrations.Daigh, John D., Jr. is the author of 'Healthcare Inspection : Implementing VHA¿s Mental Health Strategic Plan Initiatives for Suicide Prevention', published 2007 under ISBN 9781422315378 and ISBN 1422315371.