2021-05-05T14:13:08Z Copyright (c) 2021, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/about/people/r/ramchand_rajeev.html Carrie M. Farmer; Rajeev Ramchand https://www.rand.org/blog/2021/05/infrastructure-investment-for-veterans.html 2021-05-04T17:00:00Z 2021-05-04T17:00:00Z

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides health care to over 9 million veterans through its network of medical facilities. Improved infrastructure could help attract veterans to care, boost provider morale, and ensure high-quality care.

Todd C. Helmus; Ryan Andrew Brown; Rajeev Ramchand https://www.rand.org/blog/2021/03/human-intelligence-the-key-to-ferreting-out-extremism.html 2021-03-18T19:00:00Z 2021-03-18T19:00:00Z

The U.S. military is fighting extremism—including white supremacists and violent anti-government radicals—in its own ranks. De-radicalized former extremists can provide crucial first-hand intelligence on extremist groups' recruiting tactics.

Sarah B. Hunter; Rajeev Ramchand; Benjamin Henwood https://www.rand.org/blog/2020/09/access-to-mobile-technology-could-help-to-alleviate.html 2020-09-16T15:30:00Z 2020-09-16T15:30:00Z

The vast majority of people experiencing homelessness have cell phones, which often serve as their lifelines. Providing technological supports, such as Wi-Fi access and opportunities to charge devices, could result in better access to social services and, ultimately, better quality of life and outcomes.

Rajeev Ramchand https://www.rand.org/blog/2018/04/comparing-suicide-rates-making-an-apples-to-apples.html 2018-04-02T20:30:00Z 2018-04-02T20:30:00Z

As the national suicide rate continues to rise, an increasing number of stakeholders are looking within their own communities and asking: “Do we have a suicide problem?” It's a difficult question to answer.

Rajeev Ramchand; Jessica Saunders; Heather L. Schwartz https://www.rand.org/blog/2018/03/how-can-the-us-do-a-better-job-of-keeping-kids-safe.html 2018-03-26T10:05:00Z 2018-03-26T10:05:00Z

Many proposals to improve school safety promote the use of technology, such as metal detectors and video cameras. How effective are these devices? The evidence is mixed.

Rajeev Ramchand; Joie D. Acosta https://www.rand.org/blog/2017/10/checklist-of-best-practices-developed-to-guide-development.html 2017-10-25T12:00:00Z 2017-10-25T12:00:00Z

Is your crisis line’s suicide-prevention communications effort working well enough? What should you be doing differently? Some help is available through a checklist published earlier this year.

Rajeev Ramchand https://www.rand.org/blog/2016/07/is-americas-crisis-system-in-crisis.html 2016-07-17T09:22:00Z 2016-07-17T09:22:00Z

The United States has made life-saving progress on crisis support for veterans. Now other suicide prevention services need help. Progress made by the VA could provide a blueprint for improving suicide prevention services for all Americans.

Rajeev Ramchand https://www.rand.org/blog/2015/11/veterans-day-2015-three-priorities-for-preventing-veteran.html 2015-11-11T10:00:00Z 2015-11-11T10:00:00Z

The suicide rate among veterans is three times that of nonveterans. Additional research and policy intervention in three important areas could help ensure that fewer veterans die at their own hands.

Rajeev Ramchand https://www.rand.org/blog/rand-review/2015/10/helping-the-most-vulnerable-qa-with-rajeev-ramchand.html 2015-10-26T16:00:00Z 2015-10-26T16:00:00Z

Rajeev Ramchand discusses drug abuse, suicide, and how research can make a difference for society's most vulnerable.

Terri Tanielian; Rajeev Ramchand https://www.rand.org/blog/2015/06/veterans-battle-mental-health-issues-after-iraq-and.html 2015-06-04T23:00:00Z 2015-06-04T23:00:00Z

Researchers have made great progress capturing the consequences of coping with injuries sustained in the theater of war, but the emerging picture is shadowed in grays. A series of recent findings presents a bleak portrait of the cost of modern war to service members, their families, and their health care providers.

Rajeev Ramchand; Terri Tanielian https://www.rand.org/blog/2014/04/four-ways-to-help-military-caregivers.html 2014-04-15T16:00:00Z 2014-04-15T16:00:00Z

As momentum continues to build, stakeholders across the board should keep in mind four broad recommendations for how to help military caregivers.

Rajeev Ramchand; Terri Tanielian https://www.rand.org/blog/2014/03/a-world-without-americas-military-caregivers.html 2014-03-31T22:00:00Z 2014-03-31T22:00:00Z

A world without military caregivers would be a harsher one for all, particularly for those who have served. Military caregivers' sacrifices improve the lives of wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans, more of whom would suffer without them.

Rajeev Ramchand; Terri Tanielian https://www.rand.org/blog/2014/03/spotlight-on-americas-hidden-heroes-military-caregivers.html 2014-03-24T09:24:00Z 2014-03-24T09:24:00Z

Despite military caregivers' vital contributions, little is known about their numbers, the burden of caregiving that they shoulder, or the resources that exist to support them. To shed light on these

Rajeev Ramchand; Terri Tanielian https://www.rand.org/blog/2013/11/they-also-serve-understanding-the-needs-of-military.html 2013-11-18T11:00:00Z 2013-11-18T11:00:00Z

Military families play a critical role in supporting U.S. servicemembers during deployment and afterwards. Equally vital but often less visible is the role played by those who care for the servicemembers who return with disabling injuries or illnesses and require long-term support beyond what the formal health care system provides.

Rajeev Ramchand https://www.rand.org/blog/2013/05/research-is-a-fundamental-component-of-suicide-prevention.html 2013-05-24T18:00:00Z 2013-05-24T18:00:00Z

While our research has taught us many things about suicide prevention we think additional research is critically needed in two areas, writes Rajeev Ramchand. The first is gun control. The second area is the quality of behavioral health care available to those who need it.

Terri Tanielian; Rajeev Ramchand https://www.rand.org/blog/2013/03/a-national-strategy-for-supporting-military-caregivers.html 2013-03-07T09:57:00Z 2013-03-07T09:57:00Z

The act of caring for a veteran takes a physical, mental, and economic toll on caregivers and their families. Giving caregivers the skills and resources they need to cope and thrive should be as much a priority as giving veterans medical care.

Karen Chan Osilla; Sarah B. Hunter; Rajeev Ramchand; Jeremy N. V. Miles; Elizabeth J. D'Amico https://www.rand.org/blog/2012/12/teen-employment-may-not-always-be-a-boon-for-at-risk.html 2012-12-18T10:00:00Z 2012-12-18T10:00:00Z

For all teens, and especially those who have already experienced problems related to alcohol and drug use, it is essential to monitor the quality of work experiences and keep in mind that some work environments might increase risk for substance use.

Rajeev Ramchand https://www.rand.org/blog/2012/11/supporting-families-affected-by-military-suicide-should.html 2012-11-29T16:44:00Z 2012-11-29T16:44:00Z

While many of these families fight for honor and respect from the DoD or support from the VA, the comfort that they need will not be provided by either institution, nor should it be. Rather, it is up to us—as their neighbors, coworkers, teachers, and students—to shower these families with the love and support they need and deserve, writes Rajeev Ramchand.

Rajeev Ramchand https://www.rand.org/blog/2012/08/parents-that-summer-job-could-be-teaching-your-youngster.html 2012-08-30T17:00:00Z 2012-08-30T17:00:00Z

Workplaces across the world that rely on a teenage workforce, like supermarkets and fast food restaurants, need to do a better job protecting young people from starting to smoke, writes Rajeev Ramchand.

Rajeev Ramchand https://www.rand.org/blog/2012/06/preventing-military-suicides-is-a-nationwide-effort.html 2012-06-14T15:08:00Z 2012-06-14T15:08:00Z

The military is experiencing a higher number of suicides than it has ever experienced at this time before. RAND research has a number of recommendations to prevent suicide among military personnel based.