New program aims to reduce suicide risk in rural veterans

NCT ID NCT06139887

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This pilot study tested a suicide prevention program called BESST for rural veterans who recently received mental health care outside the VA. Twenty veterans were randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus BESST, which included a one-hour education session and seven follow-up check-ins. Researchers measured suicidal thoughts and hopelessness over three months to see if the extra support helped.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • White River Junction VA Medical Center

    White River Junction, Vermont, 05009, United States

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