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EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 11 MIN

Saving Our Veterans: The Shocking New Trend In Military Suicide

from In Good Health · host Jeffrey Howard, Todd Burnett, Kristen Farrah, Elizabeth Westfield

Saving Our Veterans: The Shocking New Trend In Military SuicideAfter decades of rising veteran suicide rates, new research has revealed a dramatic downward trend since the pandemic. While various outreach programs and expanded crisis resources appear to be working, experts are now racing to identify which specific initiatives are driving this life-saving shift. Our guests discuss how community partnerships and early intervention strategies are successfully reaching those most at risk.Guests: Jeffrey Howard, professor of public health, University of Texas at San Antonio; Todd Burnett, PsyD, acting executive director, VA Office of Suicide PreventionHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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After decades of rising veteran suicide rates, new research has revealed a dramatic downward trend since the pandemic. While various outreach programs and expanded crisis resources appear to be working, experts are now racing to identify which specific initiatives are driving this life-saving shift. Our guests discuss how community partnerships and early intervention strategies are successfully reaching those most at risk.

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