This is the sixth of a series of posts looking at how to impact the veteran suicide epidemic using a public health approach. You can see the original overview post here. Not all suicide prevention methods are without controversey. Whether they should or shouldn’t be isn’t important; the fact is Read more…
Summary: Sebastian Junger is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of THE PERFECT STORM, FIRE, A DEATH IN BELMONT, WARand TRIBE. As an award-winning journalist, a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and a special correspondent at ABC News, he has covered major international news stories around the world, Read more…
Summary: Shauna Springer, Ph.D., is the TAPS Suicide Prevention & Postvention Senior Director. Known to many veterans as “doc Springer,” she has helped hundreds of warriors reconnect with their tribe, strengthen their most important relationships, and build lives that are driven by their deepest values. She has particular expertise in attachment processes, Read more…
This is the fifth of a series of posts looking at how to impact the veteran suicide epidemic using a public health approach. You can see the original overview post here. Several years ago, a veteran walked into their local Vet Center the Friday after Christmas. They’d been out of Read more…
Summary: Tom served on active duty in the United States Army for three years, from 2003 to 2006. After initial infantry training at Fort Benning, Georgia, Tom was ordered to Fort Lewis Washington to serve with the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, an element of the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Read more…
Summary: Jacob brings to MVP years of experience in the nonprofit management space, with a background in program management, development, and director roles. He recently worked as the Los Angeles City Director at Up2Us Sports, where he grew the organization’s program, and development, and efficiencies. In his previous role, he Read more…
This is the fourth of a series of posts looking at how to impact the veteran suicide epidemic using a public health approach. You can see the original overview post here. In the last year before I retired from the Army, I was an instructor for a suicide prevention and Read more…
Summary: Victor J.R. Duphily III is a Retired Police Sergeant, Former U.S. Army Infantry and Intel Officer, and Cold War Veteran He is a National Certified Counselor with a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern CT State University. He is focused on serving Military, Veteran, and Read more…
Summary: Here’s the sneak preview of the great shows coming up in May on the Head Space and Timing Podcast In this Episode, you will learn: Episode 113, Veteran and First Responder Mental Health with Vic Duphily Episode 114, Merging Vets and Players with Jacob Toups Episode 115, Almost Sunrise Read more…
This is the third of a series of posts looking at how to impact the veteran suicide epidemic using a public health approach. You can see the original overview post here. I have seen this over and over again: a veteran’s psychological wellbeing is directly tied to their economic wellbeing. Read more…