Harvard Student Predicts (Veteran) Suicide by a Week in Advance

Supporting our veterans demands our utmost commitment and standard of care. The sacrifices made by service members often leave lasting physical and psychological burdens—scarring experiences shaped by exposure to the harsh realities of conflict that many in civilian life may never fully comprehend or appreciate. Too often, veterans face unfair judgment from a society unaware of the profound weight they carry.

Emerging research highlights innovative ways we can better serve this community. For instance, a recent study demonstrates how mobile technology and data-driven insights can predict suicide attempts up to a week in advance, offering a powerful tool for timely, life-saving intervention.

Understanding and addressing veteran wellness requires leveraging every opportunity available. Beyond mental health support, businesses can help by providing stable employment, fair wages, educational opportunities, and pathways for professional growth as essential. Hiring and empowering veterans is not only a practical response to their sacrifices, but also a meaningful patriotic duty.

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Harvard Study Predicts Most Suicide Attempts a Week in Advance

• Research led by Harvard psychologist Matthew K. Nock successfully used smartphone technology to survey high-risk adults and adolescents in real time.

• The predictive technology successfully forecast 75 percent of suicide attempts and 87 percent of suicide-related crises in the week before they occurred.

• The findings mark a major leap forward from traditional prediction models, which historically performed little better than random chance.

• The approach relies on ecological momentary assessment, gathering frequent real-world data about participants' emotional states, thoughts, and behaviors through mobile devices.

• Experts hope that identifying these high-risk windows days in advance will allow for timely, targeted interventions to save lives.

Moskowitz, E. (2026, September 8). Harvard study predicts most suicide attempts a week in advance. Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences. https://current.fas.harvard.edu/stories/harvard-study-predicts-most-suicide-attempts-week-advance

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Psychedelic Assisted Therapy for PTSD and Veterans

This is an interesting report that could be very helpful to our veterans. They served, they are not not rich but they showed up to defend our principles. Some come back with scars they can't shake their whole lives. Anytime we can find a possible solution then we should explore it. We waste money and things that have much lower returns. Let us applaud this research and the embracing of the greater responsibility we have to each other. 

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Summary and Recommendations on the Safe, Ethical, and Equitable Integration of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in the United States

• Psychedelic-assisted therapy may help treat conditions such as PTSD, depression, addiction, and end-of-life distress.
• The report recommends federal, state, and Tribal cooperation to establish consistent safety, training, and ethical standards.
• Patient safety should include informed consent, screening, monitoring, and protections against misconduct.
• The report emphasizes improving access for underserved populations through affordable and flexible treatment options.
• Standardized data collection is recommended to evaluate treatment effectiveness, safety, and long-term outcomes.

Coe, M., Harris-Stephenson, M., & Henningfield, J. (2026). Summary and recommendations on the safe, ethical, and equitable integration of psychedelic-assisted therapy in the United States. Pinney Associates. Article

Veteran Higher Education Stats: Amvets Scholarships

 Supporting veterans means recognizing both the sacrifices they have made and the skills they bring home from military service. Especially the sacrifices for things like freedom of religion, speech, and societal engagement. Education can be an important next step in turning those experiences into long-term career opportunities. Veterans are societal contributors.

Military service can provide valuable experience in leadership, discipline, teamwork, responsibility, and working toward a common objective. For individuals who may not have had many educational or economic advantages growing up, those skills can become an important foundation for future success.

The report below indicates about 62% of student veterans and servicemembers are first-generation college students. The article also notes that business is the most common field of study among veterans, and that student veterans have demonstrated strong academic performance in several studies.

Education support matters, too. Programs such as the GI Bill help veterans and servicemembers pay for tuition and other educational expenses. Community organizations and veterans' organizations can also play a role by connecting students with scholarships and other resources.

For veterans considering college or additional training, it may be worthwhile to explore scholarship opportunities through organizations such as AMVETS, along with federal and institutional education benefits. Investing in veterans' education can help translate military experience into new opportunities for individuals, families, and communities.

If you are a college student you may want to check out Amvets Scholarships. Likewise, supporting your local Amvets Post #123-Escanaba does help foster greater veteran engagement. If you would like to make a donation reach out. Escanaba Amvets Webpage and Esky Amvets Facebook

Military and Veteran Higher Education: Key Statistics and Trends

• About 62% of student veterans and servicemembers are first-generation college students, compared with 43% of non-military-affiliated students.
• Business is the most common field of study among veterans, accounting for about 27%, followed by STEM at 14.4% and health-related fields at 10.4%.
• Education benefits remain an important resource. In fiscal year 2021, about 610,009 students used the Post-9/11 GI Bill, while military students also received other forms of tuition assistance.
• Veterans are generally older college students; 57% of veteran students were age 30 or older, compared with 21% of non-veteran students in the cited data.
• The article highlights both educational and economic outcomes. Ten years after earning bachelor's degrees, veteran graduates in the cited study reported average gross income of $79,371, compared with $76,293 for nonveteran graduates.

Prestianni, T. (2024, November 29). 71 military and veteran higher education statistics for 2026. National University. https://www.nu.edu/blog/military-and-veteran-higher-education-statistics/