Research has shown that forgiveness is linked to reduction of anxiety, depression and major psychiatric disorders, as well as fewer physical health symptoms and lower mortality rates. If forgiving others can do all that, imagine what forgiving yourself could do. #StopSuicide

This project is doing this work in partnership of a Veteran Engagement Group. So great.

So good from a great friend and colleague.

About 6 minutes and 15 seconds into this the Undersecretary says “Veteran Engagement Groups”! VA’s Role in the Cancer Moonshot youtu.be/3VQGHErS9_8 via YouTube

#veteranengagement #afsp workshop focused on #SuicidePrevention in women, native and rural sub populations

Findings from this systematic review suggests we need more emphasis in our health care system on harnessing the power of family and friends to promote #MentalHealth care. Christiana J. Goetz Coalition to End Social Isolation & Loneliness ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ap…

Do you have expert knowledge of Asian American and/or Pacific Islander Veterans? You may be eligible to participate. Please contact Christe’An Iglesias at 720-216-4342 or [email protected]. #AsianAmerican #PacificIslander #SuicidePrevention mirecc.va.gov/visn19/AAPI

A great example of Veteran Engagement partnering with researchers! So proud of this work.

Surgeon general lays out framework to tackle loneliness and 'mend the social fabric of our nation' - love this effort in social connection - a great prevention effort apple.news/Arw8YLTdjQgCqJ…

~70% of submitted CHOIR grants include Veteran consultants. Check out all the great work our #Veteran Engagement in #Research Group has been up to! You can find their quarterly newsletter here: choir.research.va.gov/research/Produ… #VeteranEngagement #codesign #DEI #BlackVeterans

I wonder if 211 United Way could work like 988, press 1 for Veterans and get connected to something like NRD.gov but a call center with navigators. Feels like there are so many sites and groups trying to fill that gap for their communities across the country.

Doing this consult service has been so rewarding. Please reach out to consult with GROVE for Veteran Engagement.

Panelists at #ARM23 on the challenges facing the field of behavioral health. Progress: addressing a growing mental health crisis, a willingness to talk about it, and advances in treatment rates Challenges: stigma, insurance coverage, low rates of care overall

You don't need to say a lot for someone to listen. Help is always available. Text 988. 💙 988lifeline.org

The research-practice gap is not just be a communication issue, but also a problem with the way research is produced and reviewed. This paper suggests we flip the script and embrace participatory approaches for a more relevant and impactful research! 1/

In order to create systemic change, we need more than small projects. #SocialMovement has huge potential for creating systemic change. Imagine what would happen if we leveraged #SocialMovement & #ImpSci? /1

Researchers and implementers have significant opportunities to integrate advocacy into their implementation endeavors. This framework by Center for Evaluation Innovation offers valuable insights into incorporating advocacy into your work. evaluationinnovation.org/publication/th…

See a GROVE consultant and ASCEND #VeteranEngagement member talk about his work. vimeo.com/865992429/fde8…

Making sure our work benefits Veterans is why we do what we do, but we can't be top-down about it. To be truly successful, we need Veterans' engagement. Hear directly from one Vet what it means to have a seat at the table in VA research. VA Research hsrd.research.va.gov/news/video/vie…