On this hour of Next Steps Forward, program host Chris Meek is honored to speak with M. David Rudd, Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, Director of the Rudd Institute for Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention, and former president of the University of Memphis (2013-2022). Dr. Rudd will focus in-depth on the work carried out by the institute to improve the overall wellbeing of active duty military members and veterans, as well as the steps our society can take to prevent suicide, the best available methods in clinical care for suicidal individuals, what his research on suicide prevention in veterans has yielded and his thoughts on the evidence-based programming and resources that he has helped to develop for veterans in higher education. Dr. Rudd is a leader in his field and his expertise and knowledge makes him and his work purveyors of hope for veterans experiencing mental health challenges.