Peer counseling for safer firearm storage in veterans
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a specially trained peer (another veteran) can help you think about safer firearm storage in a supportive conversation. It aims to reduce the risk of suicide by making it easier to store guns safely.
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Who can take part
- You are a military veteran.
- You own at least one personal firearm.
- Your firearms are not always stored securely (e.g., not locked up).
- You can attend appointments online using a device with internet.
- You are not currently experiencing psychosis (a mental state that makes it hard to tell what is real).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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