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We're grateful to have Charles Stamper, a former Air Force member, law enforcement officer, and current Operations Manager for the Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, as our guest. Charles' military service, coupled with his law enforcement experience, has given him a unique perspective on suicide prevention. His insights, drawing from his years in the Air Force and his current role with the Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, offer an eye-opening look into the world of crisis intervention.

In our discussion, Charles paints a picture of the Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program's role in preventing crisis situations. He discusses the concept of Crisis Intervention Team Training (CIT), a cornerstone of community policing that promotes de-escalation and empathetic listening.

As we wrap up, Charles underscores the significance of the newly implemented 988 suicide prevention number and stresses veterans and all those struggling with mental health issues to reach out when they feel overwhelmed, depressed, lonely, or suicidal.  Join us in this extremely important conversation that touches so many.

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Are you ready to explore the labyrinth of mental health among veterans, particularly the pressing issue of suicide? Let us guide you in this deep dive, with the assistance of our experienced guest, Megan Flaherty, a licensed clinical social worker from Hampton VA, who shines a light on suicide prevention - the VA's top clinical priority. We dissect the complexities of suicide prevention, emphasizing the power of universal screening, community dialogue, and the essential role of empathy when faced with a veteran admitting suicidal thoughts.

Our exploration continues as we zoom in on 'Lethal Means Safety' and the significance of community involvement. Megan unpacks the various strategies that create a buffer between destructive thoughts and the ability to act on them, highlighting effective measures such as gun locks and medication management. She also provides a glimpse into her role as the VA's Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator, aimed at enhancing the community environment for veterans and their families.

Wrapping up our discussion, we delve into the changing attitudes towards mental health, especially among the younger generation. We examine how normalizing mental health talks has empowered more individuals to seek help. Megan touches on the emergency number 988 for veterans in crisis and the importance of considering social determinants of health. We wrap up with a discussion on the PACT Act and practical steps veterans exposed to harmful substances like burn pits and agent orange can take to access benefits. Listen to this enlightening episode and acquire the knowledge to make a significant difference in the lives of veterans.

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In this weeks episode, Tina and Ann finish up the symptom of selective amnesia and  how kind the mind can actually be when it comes to traumatic memories.

Tina and Ann also discuss the difficult topic of self-harm and suicide. 

If you or someone you know is suicidal, please call suicide hotline at 988.  If you feel like you cannot go one more day or one more moment, please call this number or reach out to someone immediately. You are loved and needed in this world. You will be so sadly missed. Do ANYTHING but take your own life. Fina a way to take one more breath.  

This episode is to help figure out healthier outlets when going through pain.

If the only thing you can say is Help, please say it. 

Quote of the week: "We are all broken, that’s how the light gets in." Ernest Hemingway 

And we are all broken and that is how the light also comes out as we  feel more connected as broken individuals. 

Sources: Health.com,

13 Reasons Why on Netflix

Journal of Traumatic Stress

Scars by Cheryl Rainfield

Healthline.com

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