Research / Funded grants
2017 Pilot Research Grant
Enhancing Suicide Prevention in the National Guard: Do Current Programs Match Unit Needs?
Rene Lento, Ph.D.
Massachusetts General Hospital
Amount awarded
$29,295 Focus area
Community Intervention Awarded
2017
$29,295 Focus area
Community Intervention Awarded
2017
Inside the Research
Question: What is the rate of suicide-related behavior in the National Guard and are gatekeeper trainings effective?
Strategy: Data from 92 Massachusetts National Guard units will be evaluated for suicidal thoughts and behavior and contributors. Gatekeeper training will be evaluated.
Impact: Knowledge of suicidal ideation and behavior in the National Guard for program development.
Strategy: Data from 92 Massachusetts National Guard units will be evaluated for suicidal thoughts and behavior and contributors. Gatekeeper training will be evaluated.
Impact: Knowledge of suicidal ideation and behavior in the National Guard for program development.
This study is underway
Findings will be published here as the research progresses. to hear when they’re available.
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