{"id":8147,"date":"2024-08-09T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=8147"},"modified":"2024-08-09T18:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T18:30:00","slug":"five-coping-strategies-for-veterans-and-their-loved-ones-after-a-suicide-attempt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=8147","title":{"rendered":"Five coping strategies for Veterans and their loved ones after a suicide attempt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tni-source-date\"><strong>Originally published:<\/strong> 2024-08-09T18:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n<p>If you or a Veteran loved one attempted suicide, you may be feeling a range of emotions. You also may have many questions about the future and what to do now. It can be hard to know where to begin, but you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n<p>There are steps you can take and resources available to guide you through this journey of hope and healing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Find support after a suicide attempt<\/h2>\n<p>No matter if you\u2019re a Veteran or if you\u2019re supporting a Veteran in your life, VA is here for you. We offer a range of resources and a network of support to help you navigate this difficult time:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.va.gov\/suicide_prevention\/coping-support\/index.asp\" rel=\"noopener\">Coping and Support website<\/a> offers guides and links for what you should know about coping with a suicide attempt.<\/li>\n<li>VA suicide prevention coordinators (SPCs), located at VA medical centers across the country, can connect you with resources and programs to help in your healing process. Find your local SPC at\u00a0VeteransCrisisLine.net\/Get-Help\/LocalResources.<\/li>\n<li>You can search for local support groups through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.save.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Suicide Awareness Voices of Education<\/a> (SAVE) and the <a href=\"https:\/\/afsp.org\/find-a-support-group\/\" rel=\"noopener\">American Foundation for Suicide Prevention<\/a> websites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Learn how to talk with children about suicide<\/h2>\n<p>If there has been a recent suicide attempt in your family, this could be one of the toughest experiences you and your children may ever face.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirecc.va.gov\/visn19\/talk2kids\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Talking to Kids About Suicide<\/a> guide is intended to provide you with support and resources that may be helpful now and as your family recovers. The guide, which covers age groups from preschool through the teen years, isn\u2019t intended to replace professional mental health advice. It may be best to use this along with professional support if you or your child is struggling with how to talk about this difficult subject.<\/p>\n<p>Find information related to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why talking about a suicide attempt is important.<\/li>\n<li>Ideas about when you should talk about an attempt.<\/li>\n<li>Ideas on how much information to share.<\/li>\n<li>Ways to support a child (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirecc.va.gov\/visn19\/talk2kids\/preschooler.asp\" rel=\"noopener\">preschooler<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirecc.va.gov\/visn19\/talk2kids\/schoolage.asp\" rel=\"noopener\">school age<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirecc.va.gov\/visn19\/talk2kids\/teenager.asp\" rel=\"noopener\">teenager<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Examples on what to say and how you might say it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Become familiar with short-term steps you can take<\/h2>\n<p>For a family member, caregiver or friend, a loved one\u2019s suicide attempt can come with many mixed emotions, including fear, anger and confusion. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.va.gov\/suicide_prevention\/docs\/Support_After_an_attempt_One_Pager_508.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">tangible steps<\/a> you can take to guide you and your loved one in the short term, directly following the attempt, and in the long term.<\/p>\n<p>Short-term steps:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete a release of information form to allow you to participate in your loved one\u2019s medical or mental health care.<\/li>\n<li>Meet with the treatment team and develop a plan for the patient to receive follow-up care after discharge.<\/li>\n<li>Bring a list of all medications taken by the patient when you meet with the treatment team.<\/li>\n<li>Ask about conditions that are being treated and what medications are being prescribed.<\/li>\n<li>Talk about secure storage strategies of guns and medications in the home.<\/li>\n<li>If receiving services at a VA location, ask how to connect with the VA SPC.<\/li>\n<li>Request a copy of the patient\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthquality.va.gov\/guidelines\/MH\/srb\/PHCoEPatientSafetyPlanFillable3302020508.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safety plan<\/a>\u00a0prior to leaving the facility.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure all follow-up appointments are scheduled prior to discharge and keep your contact information up to date in your loved one\u2019s medical record.<\/li>\n<li>Add the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veteranscrisisline.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veterans Crisis Line<\/a>\u00a0number (<a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/133588\/five-coping-strategies-veterans-suicide-attempt\/tel:988\">Dial 988 then Press 1<\/a>) to your phone and encourage your loved one to do the same.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Become familiar with long-term steps you can take<\/h2>\n<p>As you prepare to take your Veteran loved one home from treatment:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Know the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirecc.va.gov\/visn19\/docs\/A_Guide_for_Military_Veteran_Families.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">warning signs<\/a>\u00a0of suicide.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthquality.va.gov\/guidelines\/MH\/srb\/PHCoEPatientSafetyPlanFillable3302020508.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safety plan<\/a>\u00a0handy and discuss it as often as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate with your loved one about any swift mood changes and reach out to medical providers with any concerns.<\/li>\n<li>Explore\u00a0VA programs such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiver.va.gov\/support\/Peer_Support_Mentoring_Program.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peer Support<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/wholehealth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whole Health<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patientcare.va.gov\/caremanagement.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Care Management<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patientcare.va.gov\/chaplain\/What_Do_Chaplains_Do.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VA Chaplains<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Remember to take care of yourself<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re a friend, family member or caregiver, remember caring for yourself is key to caring for others. You can find information on how to stay safe and healthy with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiver.va.gov\/pdfs\/VA-Suicide-Prevention-Toolkit-for-Caregivers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Caregivers<\/a> and by visiting Caregiver.VA.gov.<\/p>\n<p>Life has its storms. You don\u2019t have to navigate them alone. That\u2019s true whether it\u2019s an everyday struggle or something more complicated. VA provides extensive resources for many of life\u2019s challenges at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/REACH\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t Wait. Reach Out.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive 24\/7 confidential support. You don\u2019t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. To reach responders, <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/133588\/five-coping-strategies-veterans-suicide-attempt\/tel:988\">Dial\u202f988 then Press 1<\/a>, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net\/Chat, or text <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/133588\/five-coping-strategies-veterans-suicide-attempt\/sms:838255\">838255<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As a family member or friend of a Veteran, you can play an important role in providing support for their recovery. If you\u2019re a Veteran who attempted suicide, you\u2019re not alone\u2014there are people who care about you and want to help.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"tni-attribution\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/133588\/five-coping-strategies-veterans-suicide-attempt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. 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