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Department of Defense Annual Report on Suicide in the Military (ARSM)

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Annual Report on Suicide in the Military (CY) 2023

This annual report provides suicide counts and rates for DoD as well as highlights key ongoing department-wide efforts to reduce suicide risks.

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Fireside Chat: Integrated Prevention

Learn about the critical work of The Office of Command Climate and Wellbeing Integration in this Fireside Chat conversation

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Fireside Chat: Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO)

Learn about the critical work of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office in this Fireside Chat conversation

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Real Warriors Campaign

Learn about reducing stigma and enhancing mental health literacy for Service members.

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Crisis Prevention

DSPO’s Mental Health is Health podcast features Dr. Richard McKeon, senior advisor at SAMHSA to discuss crisis prevention.

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Check out the latest “Mental Health is Health: Maximizing Your Wellbeing” podcast episode featuring the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Discover essential tips on safe firearms and medication storage for Service members and their families.

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World Suicide Prevention Day

Department of Defense Recognized World Suicide Prevention Day and Encouraged the Total Force to Join the Fight to Prevent Suicide.

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Postvention

In this episode, Dr. Mary Bartlett joins DSPO’s Dr. Alicia Matteson for a discussion on postvention”

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National Strategy for Suicide Prevention

The Department of Health and Human Services launched the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan. Learn more at www.hhs.gov/nssp.

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The Center for Deployment Psychology 2-Day Evidence Based Treatment Workshops

These intensive 2-day workshops provide training in the fundamentals of various Evidenced-Based Treatments for behavioral health providers working with service members.

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