Congressional Testimony

October 2021

Rajeev Ramchand addressing Congress on September 22, 2021

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Data-Driven Solutions for Preventing Veteran Suicide

What role can research and public health efforts play in suicide prevention among U.S. veterans? In a recent hearing, Rajeev Ramchand outlined four data and science strategies that are critical in the efforts to prevent veteran suicides. Watch the video overview or read his full testimony to learn more.

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