Virtual visits lower suicide risks: Study
Becker's Healthcare November 6, 2024
A recent study found that virtual visits for veterans were associated with a reduction in suicide-related events.
Published Nov. 5 in JAMA Network Open, the study analyzed data from the Veterans Health Administration database, assessing 16,236 patient records of veterans who received mental health care between March 1, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2021. Participants were divided into two groups: those who completed active duty between March 1 and Dec. 31, 2020, and those who received at least two outpatient...