Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Woods | Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune | 09.13.2024
Cmdr. Jeremy Blythe, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Pastoral Care department head, and Lt. Steven Szelmeczki, 2nd Medical Battalion Unit chaplain, led the ASIST workshop at the John A. Lejeune Education Center aboard Camp Lejeune Sept. 9-10, 2024. The workshop focuses on teaching participants how to recognize and intervene in situations involving someone who may be dealing with suicidal......
Story by Staff Sgt. Liseth Espinel | 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division | 09.13.2024
CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea— He thought about ending his own life. He held a lot of guilt inside due to some past experiences. He was at the point where he thought he could not take it anymore. So, he had a plan and almost acted on it. But, in the middle of making what could have been his last decision, he saw the picture of his son on his windowsill and knew his kid would need his......
Story by Miranda Onorio | U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii | 09.10.2024
The Army Garrison Hawai'i community organized a Suicide Prevention Day Stand-down at Schofield Barracks to raise awareness and address the risk factors for suicide among service members and their families. Guest speakers emphasized the importance of building a solid support network and taking proactive steps to prevent suicide. The event underscored the significance of human connection in......
Courtesy Story | Defense Health Agency | 09.10.2024
Suicidal thoughts can be experienced by anyone and are a serious mental health concern. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. Help is available, and TRICARE is here to support you....
Story by Douglas Holl | Defense Health Agency | 09.10.2024
Suicide prevention involves the collective effort of local and national organizations, health care professionals, individuals, and support systems, such as family, friends, unit leaders, and peers....
Story by Douglas Holl | Defense Health Agency | 09.09.2024
Every September, the Department of Defense and military services support Suicide Prevention Month as a way of drawing attention to the resources available to prevent service member suicides....
Story by Misha King | Defense Contract Management Agency | 09.09.2024
September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
Story by Ana Henderson | U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground | 09.09.2024
U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) headquarters is encouraging eight subordinate organizations to take part in the 17-day Pushup Challenge along with them. The number comes from the 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual report which show the national average of suicides per day is 17. While that number dropped from the average of 22 per day in 2016, one suicide is too many....