Seeking the Military Suicide Solution
Health & Fitness:Mental Health
About Today’s Guest:
Dr. Bridget Matarazzo is a Clinical Research Psychologist and the Director of Clinical Services at VA’s Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She completed her Pre-Doctoral Internship at the Denver VA Medical Center and obtained a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver in 2010. She is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Colorado.
Dr. Matarazzo is passionate about applying implementation science research to promote the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based suicide prevention strategies to enhance care for Veterans. She partners closely with colleagues in the VA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention to develop and implement national suicide programs and initiatives. Her team uses evidence-based implementation strategies to provide technical assistance, training and quality assurance/improvement to support these programs. One such project is VA’s Suicide Risk Identification Strategy (Risk ID), which is the nation’s largest population-based screening and evaluation initiative. Another is VA’s REACH VET program, which utilizes predictive analytics to identify and support Veterans at increased risk for suicide.
Additionally, Dr. Matarazzo is deeply committed to supporting providers who deliver suicide prevention care to Veterans. She is Co-Director of VA’s Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program, which supports VA and community providers serving Veterans at risk for suicide. Her team provides consultation, resources and training to support those doing such incredibly important work. #NeverWorryAlone
Dr. Matarazzo’s clinical interests are in suicide risk assessment and management for Veterans at high risk for suicide and PTSD treatment as a certified Cognitive Processing Therapy provider. She is also a member of the Rocky Mountain MIRECC Training Committee and provides supervision to Post-Doctoral Fellows and Psychology Interns.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
VA’s Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program
Rocky Mountain MIRECC
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STMSS50 - Series Reflections with Duane and Shauna
STMSS49 - Chris Jachimiec - Listener Response to STMSS Series
STMSS47 - Michael Sugrue - Similarities Between Veteran and First Responder Suicide
STMSS46 - Dr Harold Kudler - Historical Perspective on Suicide Prevention
STMSS45 - Danica Thomas - Suicide Loss Survivor and Advocate
STMSS44 - Dr. Amy Taft - Suicide Prevention in Children of Military Families
STMSS43 - Cpt Michael Kanaan - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Suicide Prevention
STMSS42 - COL(R) Rob Swanson - Life Worth Living After a Non-fatal Suicide Attempt
STMSS41 - Kim Donohue - Suicide Prevention at the State and Local Level
STMSS40 - David Bachmann - Peer Support in Suicide Prevention
STMSS39 - Dr Jeff Smith and Dr Michael Doidge - Historical Aspects of Military and Veteran Suicide
STMSS38 - Congressman Scott Perry - Legislative and Policy Approach to Suicide Prevention
STMSS37 - Dr Pete Gutierrez - Research on Community Based Suicide Prevention
STMSS36 - Sgt Maj Bryan Battaglia - Suicide Prevention at the Senior Enlisted Leader Level
STMSS35 - Mike Richardson and Dr Roger Brooks - Wounded Warrior Project
STMSS34 - Joe Bartozzi - National Shooting Sports Foundation
STMSS33 - Dr. Matt Mishkind - Reducing Barriers to Care through Telehealth
STMSS32 - Michelle Zook - Suicide in Military and Veteran Spouses
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