Happy Thanksgiving!
Today we are grateful for all of our supporters, contributors, donors, family, friends, and loved ones who continue to support this cause all year long. Without you, we would not be able to provide life saving information and raise awareness about the veteran suicide epidemic to members of our community. Because of you, we are opening the lines of communication about mental health and encouraging veterans of all ages to reach out and receive the help they need! THANK YOU! Di
"On this Veterans Day, where is the outrage over mental-health crisis?" opinion article
Source: Click here The military has recklessly and willfully ignored generations of well-documented war-trauma lessons, and our veterans have suffered because of that. While the national news media, political pundits and our political leaders fixate on such gripping scandals as NFL players protesting during the national anthem and President Donald Trump’s alleged bumbled interaction with a Gold Star family, 20 veterans die from suicide every day, as the tragedy of the current
"Marines' cross-state hike brings awareness to PTSD" news article
Source: Click here Sponsored by the Warrior Bonfire Program, Jason Bailess of Vicksburg and Gabriel Vasquez of Austin, Texas set off on a trek from the Alabama state line all the way to Vicksburg in five days to bring awareness to PTSD. Therese Apel/ The Clarion-Ledger Two Marine Corps veterans, one from Vicksburg and one from Texas, are a little more than halfway through a 155-mile journey across the state on U.S. 80. Jason Bailess and Gabriel Vasquez hope, by the time they
"Penn Medicine Helping Military Members, Vets Cope With Mental Health Problems" news artic
Source: Click here PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Helping veterans and active-duty members of the military cope with a mental health problem is often difficult because many service members are reluctant to talk about it. Being in the military can trigger a variety of mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Help is available at the Veterans Administration, and now there’s a private center at Penn Medicine. The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic provides free behavioral hea
"Commentary: The Veteran Suicide Crisis is Preventable. Here's What You Can Do" news a
Source: Click here Earlier this year, a young veteran presented for therapy at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania following an inpatient hospitalization for suicidal thoughts. Things had spiraled out of control, one stressor built on another, until it all felt like too much. Fortunately, someone spotted the signs. Not a medical doctor or a therapist, he wasn’t talking to them. It was a buddy at work who asked the tough question.
Updated 'Resources' Page!
Visit our updated 'Printable Materials' page under the 'Resources' tab across the top of our webpage. There are now articles, fact sheets, and wallet cards in PDF format all gathered together in one place for you to print, download or distribute to the public! Join our fight to end suicide and encourage others to seek help by raising awareness about mental health and letting people know about important resources available. You are NOT alone. Mental health conditions are commo
"5 Ways to Help During National Suicide Prevention Week (and Beyond)" news article
Source: click here 1. Say the S word. Suicide. Yes, it can be uncomfortable to talk about, but the more you practice saying the word, the less uncomfortable it becomes. There is a misconception that talking about suicide will make someone more likely to act on it, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. 2. Be mindful of your language. Be aware of saying things like, “That makes me want to kill myself,” when you really mean something like, “That made me frustrated.” Makin
Harrisburg Out of the Darkness Walk 9/9/17
Today, Dane was honored and remembered at the Harrisburg Out of the Darkness community walk hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. His sister Rachelle and cousin Jenna participated in the walk (the weather was perfect!), and Dane's picture was featured on a t-shirt for Team S.O.L.E.S. The funds from this event supported AFSP and go directly to supporting suicide prevention efforts, survivor resources, and research. We are thankful for this community walk so
"In A First, Arlington National Cemetery Honors Services Members Lost by Suicide" news art
Source: Click here ARLINGTON, VA (WUSA9) - For the first time, service members who have died by suicide were officially honored at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention requested the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor all victims of suicide. The gesture was enormously fulfilling to several family members of suicide victims watching and taking part in the ceremony. “This is the first time on a nati
"Suicide statistics grim reminder of need for Suicide Prevention Month" news article
Source: Click here Story Highlights Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among all Americans and #2 for ages 10 to 34. There were 41,149 suicides in 2013 in the United States or one every 13 minutes Males are four times more likely to commit suicide than females and represent 78% of suicides Females are more likely to have suicidal thoughts. (Source: Center for Disease Control) Eleven Lebanon County residents have taken their lives this year, according to the county’s t
