The VA is reporting record-high rates for suicide risk screening and follow-up
The VA is reporting record-high rates for suicide risk screening and follow-up  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Mon Jul 13 2026
Description: After an Inspector General review identified gaps in suicide risk screening and follow-up, the VA moved to strengthen those processes across its system. The result is higher screening rates and more reliable evaluations for veterans at risk. Joining me to break down those improvements is Acting Executive Director of the Office of Suicide Prevention at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Steven Dobscha.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.