Table 2.
HBPC Mental Health Provider Needs Assessment Responses (n = 56)
Challenges to addressing suicide prevention | Veterans refusing MH services | 86.0% |
MH needs too great | 76.0% | |
Low community psychiatric hospitals or beds | 60.0% | |
Suicide prevention education needs | End of life/Death with dignity | 65.0% |
Late-life depression | 59.0% | |
Working with families/caregivers to reduce risk | 58.0% | |
Collaboration with local VA Suicide Prevention Coordinators | Yes | 82.0% |
Note. % refers to participant endorsement of challenges and needs