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Why the U.S. Military's $100M Suicide Research is Failing: A RAND Report Exposes the Gap

The U.S. Department of Defense has spent over $100 million on suicide prevention research, yet suicide rates among service members continue to rise. Why? A 2014 RAND Corporation report reveals a shocking disconnect: the areas receiving the most funding and research are often the least effective, while high-impact strategies like means restriction are ignored due to cultural taboos. This video breaks down the report's key findings—from the 'benefit-cost index' that ranks interventions by lives saved per dollar, to the 10 essential steps for bridging the research-to-practice gap. Discover why provider training and reducing stigma are the most cost-effective moves, and how decision-makers can prioritize learning over tradition. If you care about saving lives in high-stakes environments, this is a must-watch.