The VA launched Mission Daybreak to fund innovative veteran suicide prevention solutions from outside organizations, recognizing that 60% of veterans who die by suicide do not engage with VA services and overall rates have remained stagnant since 2008. The $20 million grand challenge supports diverse approaches, including AI for analyzing digital device data to identify risk factors and traditional healing practices for Native veterans. The initiative also leverages AI for training Veteran Crisis Line responders and continues to foster external partnerships to broaden suicide prevention efforts.
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