Topic: “Suicide”
Women Helping Women
A new video from Make the Connection features four women Veterans who explain how group therapy with their sisters in arms led them to better mental health.
January 20, 2022 | 2-minute read
Military Sexual Trauma, Suicide, PTSDTeacher Helps a Veteran Heal
The elementary school teacher who sparked Joseph’s love of science returned years later to help lead the Navy Veteran toward healing and recovery.
November 04, 2021 | 3-minute read
Suicide, Family and Relationships, Student VeteransHiding Pain in Plain Sight
Despite his many professional successes, Fred couldn’t outrun the survivor’s guilt he experienced after losing an air crew in a mission over Iraq. Therapy at VA, including EMDR treatment to reprocess his thoughts, allowed Fred to rediscover an emotion he didn’t realize he’d been missing.
July 24, 2020 | 2-minute read
PTSD, Transitioning From Service, Suicide"I Couldn't Escape That Anymore"
When a friend called Matt to say, “If you ever run into my family or anything, will you just tell ‘em that I love ‘em,” Matt rushed over to help. Two things happened: He helped save a life, and he realized that maybe he needed help, too.
September 03, 2019 | 4-minute read
Feelings of Hopelessness, SuicideAfter Decades, a Weight Is Lifted
After decades, a U.S. Navy Veteran finally confronts childhood sexual trauma.
November 07, 2017 | 5-minute read
Suicide, Problems with AlcoholA 9/11 First Responder Confronts Painful Memories
After two harrowing days of searching through rubble at the Pentagon, Cliff went home, took off his gear, and put it away in a box — along with his painful memories..
September 07, 2017 | 3-minute read
PTSD, Trouble Sleeping, SuicideWays to Prevent Suicide in Your Community
Learn how to recognize the signs of suicide risk among Veterans you know and ways to support them through their mental health journey.
September 01, 2017 | 4-minute read
Feelings of Hopelessness, Suicide