Suicide Prevention & Awareness Blog
Having a Wingman Improves Your Mental Health
By The Wingman Project Can you name one thing Batman, Fred Flintstone, Ferris Bueller, Laverne DeFazio and Han Solo all have in common? They all have dedicated Wingmen who are there to help them through times good and bad. … Continue reading
What Does Your Provider Know About Depression?
By Darlene Powell Garlington, Ph.D. Most of us have experienced a day when we didn’t want to get out of bed, felt sad and temporarily lost interest in activities that we typically enjoy. We may have struggled with bouts of insomnia or … Continue reading
Counselor Teaches Marine Corps Drill Instructors About Stress and Mental Health Warning Signs
By Marjorie Morrison A few weeks ago, my best friend called me at 7 am. Although we talk almost every day, it was unusual for her to call so early, so my heart skipped a beat when I picked up … Continue reading
October Blog: Your Source for Information About Depression
By Christine Leccese October is National Depression Awareness Month, and next Thursday, October 11, is National Depression Screening Day. Most of us know someone who has suffered from depression, and have seen how it can rob the joy from someone’s … Continue reading
Marines Tackle Stress Management
By Adrian Zupp In a July 24 post on the official blog of the U.S. Marine Corps, it was reported that, to that point in 2012, 24 Marines had completed a suicide, while there were another 100 reported suicide attempts. … Continue reading
Watch Sommer’s Inspiring Story of Turning Her Life Around
Teenagers in military families do not always have it easy. Dealing with frequent moves and parental deployments — along with all the other issues that teenagers in our society fac, can be a challenge. There is a lot of help … Continue reading
Myths and Facts About Suicide
Suicide is a topic many people do not want to address. Suicide is tragic and difficult for most of us to understand. For that reason, there is a lot of misinformation out there. The best way we can all help … Continue reading
You are Your Friend’s Biggest Support
Following is a blog post from the Real Warriors campaign. Several military health organizations are working together to prevent and raise awareness about suicide. The loss of any warrior’s life is a tragedy, whether it’s in combat or in a … Continue reading
Could the Key to Suicide Prevention Lie in the Lifestyles of African American Women?
By Darlene Powell Garlington, PhD Our hearts go out to service members who become so distraught that they falsely believe the only relief is to take their own lives. Although the Department of Defense is working diligently to address suicide … Continue reading
The Wingman Project: “I Will Never Leave An Airman Behind”
By Samantha Rogers With suicide prevention more important than ever, the Wingman Project has proven an invaluable resource to Airmen and their families. Developed by the Air National Guard in 2007, the Wingman Project gives families and loved ones the … Continue reading
