Effectiveness of Medication Interventions to Prevent Suicide in the Department of Veterans Affairs: A Scoping Review

Authors

• Emily Parsons, St. John Fisher University
• Jeff Cullen, St. John Fisher University
• Jill Lavigne, St. John Fisher UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster Presentation

Publication Date

4-17-2026

Keywords

fsc2026

Abstract

Suicide is a major public health issue and the VA’s top clinical priority (National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide 2018-2028). When a High Risk for Suicide Patient Flag (HRS-PF) is entered, a Safety Plan (SP) must be completed within 7 days. Overdose, including with prescription medications, is the second most common means of suicide. Miller et al. (2020) identified antidepressants and antidiabetics as means, highlighting a gap for pharmacist involvement in SPs and pharmacotherapy management. The purpose of this scoping review was to synthesize the evidence of effectiveness of common suicide means interventions in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Comments

Poster presented at the 2026 Fisher Showcase, St. John Fisher University, April 17, 2026.

Publication Information

Parsons, Emily; Cullen, Jeff; and Lavigne, Jill, "Effectiveness of Medication Interventions to Prevent Suicide in the Department of Veterans Affairs: A Scoping Review" (2026). Fisher Showcase 2026. Paper 56.
https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/fsc2026/56

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