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4.9 /5
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    Janell
    (5)
    S.A.V.E. Review Title

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    Robert
    (5)
    VA SAVE

    Nice refresher and great presentation

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    Marchea
    (5)
    Excellent

    Excellent

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    James
    (5)
    Peer Support Specialist

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    Karen
    (5)
    5 stars

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    Alonza
    (5)
    Very useful

    I’m a suicide survivor and the text was very helpful

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    Valerie
    (5)
    Excellent Topic on Suicide Prevention

    Excellent

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    Brenda
    (5)
    The title of this learning module is excellent.

    I have a very close friend who is a Vietnam vet and I sometimes worry about him. He carries a gun in his waistband every day. He says it is for "in case some idiot starts shooting" like we have seen many times, but I wonder . . .

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    Kryna
    (4)
    Appropriate, valid

    Informative

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    Gloria
    (5)
    Episode 37

    Excellent explanatory

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    BEATRICE
    (5)
    VERY GOOD AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND THE TRAINING

    GOOD

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    Mariko
    (5)
    Direct and helpful

    Gives directives for how to respond.

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    Tobi
    (5)
    ok. Recommend putting the acronym's meaning in parentheses along with the acronym

    Great course!

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    christine
    (5)
    good

    good

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    precious
    (4)
    VA S.A.V.E

    this was an excellent course

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    gloria
    (5)
    VA S.A.V.E.

    VERY INFORMATIVE

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    Kallee
    (5)
    S.A.V.E review

    good training

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    Charlene
    (5)
    important

    very good information

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    Patricia
    (4)
    LPN

    OK

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    Jennie
    (5)
    Great

    Great

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    Timothy
    (5)
    psych/armor

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    Robert
    (5)
    The acronym SAVE is very helpful in remembering how to assist a veteran in need especially how to properly ask the question to prevent suicides.

    I was not aware of all the symptoms associated with suicide before hearing this course nor all the resources available to veterans in need - very helpful.

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    Milana
    (5)
    SAVE

    Wonderful course and information.

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    Norman
    (5)
    It is a good way to remember the step to assist veterans in crisis

    Very good, consise information that is useful and not trying to downplay the importance of talking with the individual

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    Wesley
    (5)
    GPVSC VSS Manager

    Very informative and useful training video regarding Veteran Suicide Prevention

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    Carla
    (5)
    Great information

    Relevant to current needs

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    Danielle
    (5)
    great

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    Brendan
    (5)
    va save

    good information about a subject that is not talked about all too mcuh

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    Sheila
    (5)
    Good

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    bridget
    (5)
    GREAT!

    This is a must for anyone who is in a position to have contact with veterans (or anyone) who are in a fragile state of mind

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    Dennis
    (5)
    SAVE

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    Evan
    (5)
    save

    good info

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    Emma
    (5)
    Excellent

    Again Excellent

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    Nancy
    (5)
    Suicide Prevention

    Excellent!

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    Myrtle
    (5)
    VA S.A.V.E.

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    Phyllis
    (5)
    VA Save Psych Amor

    learn psycharmor

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    Donna
    (5)
    informative

    good,

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    Shahanaji
    (5)
    Very informative and I have much more compassion for our Veterans.

    Very helpful

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    John
    (5)
    SAVEE

    Using old crisis # 1-800-237-8255 press 1 / suggest using the 988 # press 1

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    Michelle
    (5)
    Great Training

    Thank you for this training to further support our Veterans

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    ADELE
    (5)
    SAVE

    excellent information

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    Dave
    (5)
    Very good.

    Great.

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    Denise M.
    (5)
    Informative

    Easy to understand, and very doable.

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    Larry
    (5)
    Larry Sexton

    I thought the training was very good.

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    Dennis
    (5)
    Dennis McNally Review

    Good initial source with references for additional information

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    Mary-Justine
    (5)
    It makes you wonder what it stands for but then explains.

    This video has a lot of important information. It was difficult for me to watch as my mother committed suicide.

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    Jan
    (4)
    Title gave a heads-up on how to react to someone considering suicide

    I am now more aware of the warning signs

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    Stephanie
    (5)
    Accurately titled

    Educational and impactful. Excellent tool.

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    Shelley
    (4)
    Thank you

    Concrete and informative

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    Joe
    (5)
    S.A.V.E. & Dr. Matt Miller

    Excellent presentation!

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    Belinda
    (5)
    Very Informative

    This video was a great resource for anyone to have to try to prevent suicide. There aren't always typical signs but we can all work together in saving a life

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    Linda
    (5)
    Signs, Ask, Validate, encourage, and expedite to help venterans

    Look for signs, ask questions to see if they want to die, validate and encourage them to talk and expedite to seek help

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    Ruth
    (5)
    The title says exactly what will be discussed and outcomes

    I thought the text was very informative and easy to understand

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    Teresa
    (5)
    VA SAVE

    informative

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    William
    (5)
    Clear and direct

    The course was informative, I wish I learned this years ago. Thank you for pusging out this information. I will try to use what I:ve learned to help someone.

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    KELVIN RAY
    (5)
    Supply Technician

    Excellent Video

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    Shepard
    (5)
    Excellent. Thought provoking.

    This information will help professionals work more effectively with Veterans experiencing suicidal thoughts.

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    sharon
    (4)
    VA save

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    Frank
    (5)
    Save

    Good coarse

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    Adrian
    (5)
    Great Information!

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    catherine
    (5)
    save

    good program for us all

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    Kelly
    (5)
    VA S.A.V.E

    True or False

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    Daphnie
    (5)
    VA S.A.V.E.

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    Jane
    (5)
    S.A.V.E catchy title gets your attention

    Easy to understand and helpful information

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    Carmen
    (5)
    VA S.A.V.E course for non clinical VA employee

    I learned the steps to follow when presented with a veteran contemplating suicide. Very informative!

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    alison
    (4)
    VA S.A.V.E.

    Thought this was informative

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    Tania
    (5)
    Great Information

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    Jeffrey
    (5)
    Informative

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    Melvin
    (5)
    Awesome resource

    Thanks

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    Lori
    (5)
    S.A.V.E.

    As a retired Family Nurse Practitioner, who is a 28 year Army veteran with a 70% disability due to major depression I need to know this information for myself and my fellow veterans. It is nice that live in Oregon. I have already threatened suicide myself so I know how important this information if for myself and to help other veterans.

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    Jaculin
    (5)
    S.A.V.E.

    Good content and graphics. Very practical information and resources are good.

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    Kathleen
    (5)
    Spot On

    Very helpful, I took notes.

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    Matthew
    (3)
    BTM37 - Dr. Matt Miller

    First part of this was incredibly GEEKY- second half was so much more engaging

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    Selena
    (5)
    S.A.V.E. Is a meaningful title.

    I learned stats that i was not aware of before reading this content.

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    Michelle
    (5)
    Suicide

    Valuable information

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    Myra
    (5)
    V.A. SAVE

    INTERESTING INFORMATION

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    MARY
    (5)
    SAVE

    good information

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    Nana
    (5)
    SAVE

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    Dee
    (5)
    VA SAVE

    It was very informative.

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    Andrea
    (5)
    S.A.V.E.

    Helpful in knowing the signs of suicide in Resident

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    Raenelda
    (5)
    More aware

    more aware

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    Adrienne
    (3)
    Verbage not inclusive

    Instead of saying "his or her," inclusive language would be "they." Throughout the video, Dr. continued to use non-inclusive language. The word "they" should replace "he or she."

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    Paige
    (5)
    Great

    Very informative

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    James
    (5)
    Informative

    A new insight

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    Jan
    (5)
    Quick and informative

    YOu will want to hear the myths and the truths - I believed 4/5 myths and I have been a nurse for 30+ years!

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    Janet
    (5)
    S.A.V.E. - PsychArmour

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    Jamie
    (4)
    ???

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    Karen
    (5)
    coarse information entailed that suicide threats should not be ignored myth one will find a way to do it

    veterans myths about suicide

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    patrick
    (5)
    Suicide Course review

    This was well done, very informative

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    Melody
    (5)
    SAVE

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    latonya
    (5)
    Fit

    Informative

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    Kevin
    (5)
    excellent

    thank you

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    Rainy
    (5)
    Good

    helpful

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    Steven
    (5)
    Save

    A lot of facts I didn’t know

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    LISA
    (5)
    awesome

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    Terri
    (5)
    5 stars, excellent title

    5 stars, excellent presented and easily understood

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    Melinda
    (5)
    Informative

    Enjoyed the training

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    Elizabeth
    (5)
    SAVE

    great

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    Requeta
    (4)
    Good

    Very good

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    ALEXA
    (5)
    great

    great

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Continuing Medical Education Information:

Continuing Medical Education Information:

Release Date: 3/01/2025

Expiration Date: 2/29/2028

Credit Amount: .5 Credits


Statement of Need

The medical and mental healthcare of our country's military Veterans and their families is a priority in America today. While some Veterans seek their healthcare in the Veterans Administration medical system, many others prefer to be treated by community providers who offer the benefit of being closer to their homes and the potential of shorter wait times. Although the majority of community providers express that they would like to provide care for Veterans, very few feel comfortable interacting with this culture. In fact, a recent study published by RAND in 2018 found that only 19% of providers regularly asked their patients about their military service history and that only 33% met a minimum threshold for military cultural awareness. PsychArmor Institute aims to be part of the solution to this problem as more Veterans establish their healthcare in their own communities. Our series of courses for Healthcare Providers are narrated by national subject matter experts, and provide important information for healthcare providers of all types as they include more Veterans in their practices.


Target Audience

This module is designed for health care professionals who treat military service members and military and Veteran-connected patients, including primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, and other healthcare providers wishing to work more effectively with their Veteran patients to promote better patient understanding and culturally-informed care.


Faculty

Heidi Kraft, Ph.D., ABPP | Chief Clinical Officer, PsychArmor

Planning Committee

Laurie Lindamer, Ph.D. | Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at University of California San Diego

Jenna Pryor, MSW | Vice President of Partnerships, PsychArmor


Method of Participation

This course is approximately .5 hours long. The course is delivered via a streaming platform in the optimal format for your viewing device. This program is available free of charge.

Closed captions are provided and are accessible by clicking the “CC” button at the bottom right of the course player.


Credit Designation

AMA: The University of California San Diego School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of .5 hours of Category 1 Credit for completing this program.

Nurses: For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. For the purpose of relicensure, the California Board of Registered Nursing accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits (report up to .5 hours of credit and list “CME Category 1” as the provider number).

Psychologists: The California Board of Psychology recognizes and accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for license renewal. Psychologists outside of California should check with their state and local boards to ensure that ACCME accredited activities are acceptable for renewal.

Cultural & Linguistic Competency and Implicit Bias

Continuing medical education (CME) providers are required by state Assembly Bills 1195 and 241, and the standards created by the California Medical Association (CMA), to include components that address cultural and linguistic competency and implicit bias in CME activities. The planners and presenters of this activity has been asked to provide meaningful consideration of these standards in the selection and presentation of content. Additional information and resources are available on the UC San Diego CME website.

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