2022 Blogs

Suicide is never the answer- Help is always available

06/01/2022
Recently, Sec. Def. Lloyd Austin directed the establishment of a Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee to address and prevent suicide in the military. The SPRIRC will conduct a comprehensive review of the Department’s efforts to address and prevent suicide.

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Junior Leaders’ Roles and Responsibilities in Fostering Connections to Prevent Harmful Behaviors

05/13/2022
Junior Leaders are in charge of squad size elements and are often new Soldiers’ most direct supervisor when new to the Army. The Army categorizes junior leaders as those in the ranks of Corporal, Sergeant, and Staff Sergeant.

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Strengthening Your Connections Prevents Harmful Behaviors

04/01/2022
DOD’s suicide prevention initiative “Connect to Protect” not only perfectly rolls off the tongue but is also backed by science.

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7 Things a Suicide Survivor Wants You to Know

1/27/2022
We all can have bad days where we may choose to isolate, sulk, or even have a good cry. For some however, these days can turn into several days, weeks, or even months feeling as though a thundercloud is looming over our heads.

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