This is a special broadcast because it is the last episode in the first season! So, we are going to talk about Veteran suicide. In May we celebrated Memorial Day, and in July we are celebrated Independence Day. So, with the idea of patriotism, we remember our soldiers and heroes. We should also remember their mental health is very important. The truth is however, many suffer from mental health illnesses and many also die by suicide. I will have a special announcement as we begin, but keep listening in because later in the episode, I have a special interview to share.

AFSP Preventing suicide in military families: https://afsp.org/preventing-suicide-in-military-families/#military-suicide-prevention-resources

StopSoldierSuicide.com Veteran Statistics: https://stopsoldiersuicide.org/vet-stats

Military & Veteran Crisis Line (National Suicide Crisis Hotline): 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 for Military and Veterans.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline- Press 1 for Veteran Assistance or Chat at: 988lifeline.org

Vets 4 Warriors: vets4warriors.com

1-855-838-8255

Veterans InTransition: pdhealth.mil/resources/intransition

1-800-424-7877

Military One Source: militaryonesource.mil

1-800-342-9647

TAPS - Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors: taps.org 1-800-959-8277

Veterans Administration (VA) resources:

mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention

VA's Caregiver Support Line (CSL)

1-855-260-3274

Office of Warrior Care Policy: warriorcare.dodlive.mil

Psychological Health Center of Excellence: pdhealth.mil/resources/call-centers

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