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Suicide prevention for military and first responders

FIGHT FOR THE FIGHTERS

Dangers from the Danger Zones

Military and First Responders put their lives at risk on a daily basis in their chosen vocation for the health, safety and freedom of others. Unfortunately, repeated traumatic encounters expose them to a far more insidious danger - suicide. Too often, these heroic individuals are disproportionately  affected by suicide. 

  • Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the US military
  • Military suicides are twice as high as the general population and make up 20% of suicides 
  • First Responders are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty
  • More than 6% of First Responders have attempted suicide, a rate 10 times higher than the general population

Weapons for the War

Knowing the warning signs of suicide is key to prevention. Suicide among members of the  Military and First Responder community is high in part, because of their access to the most lethal means of suicide.   

ONLINE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT

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Talking About it Matters

Talking About it Matters

Talking About it Matters

actively listening when someone is in crisis

1 MINUTE VIDEO 

Asking the hard questions is often the first step toward suicide prevention by getting Veterans the support they need. You can play a vital role to help.


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Are You Ready to Listen?

Talking About it Matters

Talking About it Matters

Mindful listening for issues is a first step in suicide prevention

1 MINUTE VIDEO

When you ask someone how they are doing and get the response, "I'm good," do you give it a second thought? PSA on suicide awareness from DoD and VA featuring veterans


I'm Ready

Start the Conversation

Talking About it Matters

Start the Conversation

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5 MINUTE VIDEO 

This video includes information and a sample conversation to help members of community organizations raise suicide awareness and talk to Veterans about their emotional health, distress, or even suicide. 

I'm Willing

Do You Have a Gun?

Helping Others Hold On

Start the Conversation

access to lethal means helps in suicide prevention

2  MINUTE VIDEO

Suicidologist, Dr. Thomas Joiner, attempt survivor Leah Harris, and psychologist Dr. April Foreman discuss the importance of restricting the lethal means that could lead to someone dying by suicide. 

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Helping Others Hold On

Helping Others Hold On

Helping Others Hold On

mental health advocate

18 MINUTE VIDEO

PsychArmor's  animated video course provides concrete tips and techniques for engaging veterans who may be in crisis. Outlines practical help and ideas for suicide prevention easily followed by anyone  


Let's Go

Be Prepared to Ask

Helping Others Hold On

Helping Others Hold On

Dr. Megan McCarthy psycharmor

25 MINUTE VIDEO

This video training gives you information on how to engage veterans in crisis as well as providing a simple acronym for you to remember. Suicide Education is the first step to suicide prevention. We're here to help you #StopOne 


LET'S GO

Just Ask

Create a Safer Community

Create a Safer Community

First Responder police car

10 MINUTE READ

Putting simple questions on suicidal ideation into everybody's hands creates a common language and a linking of systems. You can also download the brochure on our APPS & DOWNLOADS page.

READ THE BROCHURE

Create a Safer Community

Create a Safer Community

Create a Safer Community

VA Gun lock

When everyone in the community joins the fight to combat veteran suicide. The Department of Veterans Affairs developed this toolkit to equip and empower local leaders to take action for suicide by securing access to lethal means. 

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There's more information available to download and share 

I WILL STOP ONE

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