Virtual Reality Lethal Means Safety Training

An immersive behavioral training program delivered through a Meta Quest 3 virtual reality headset. Participants enter a simulated rural health clinic and interact with a Veteran avatar at risk for suicide. The simulation incorporates realistic dialogue and decision points where providers practice skills in suicide risk identification, lethal means safety counseling (firearm and medication storage), and collaborative safety planning. The VR format allows repeated practice in a safe environment and provides a more engaging and realistic training experience than traditional methods.

A 10-minute video delivered through a VR headset that depicts a healthcare provider conducting lethal means safety counseling with a Veteran. This is a non-interactive training used as an active comparator.