VPM Daily Newscast

3/21/25 - VMI researchers examine risk factors for veteran suicide

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Reporter Dean Mirshahi speaks with Maj. Michael LaRocca, a Virginia Military Institute professor. Note: This episode discusses mental health, illness and suicide.


Mental health and suicide prevention resources

In emergency situations, call 988 or 911.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

  • Deaf or Hard of Hearing? 1-800-799-4889
  • En Español: 1-888-628-9454

    • Mental Health America of Virginia Warm Line: 1-866-400-MHAV (6428)

    • Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Spanish Services (Friday and Saturday), 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Text/Chat Support (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday), 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

      • Veterans Crisis Line & Military Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1

      Crisis Text Line: 741-741

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