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Blue banner with text that says Message to the Force. Image of a document on the right side. 2024 Support to the Force During the Holiday Season

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

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2022-2023 Suicide Prevention Recognition Recipient Honoree Video Series

Below is the 2022-2023 Suicide Prevention Recognition Recipient Honoree Video Series. These videos highlight the recipients and their year-round accomplishments and dedication to this life-saving work.

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DSPO Quarterly Connection Newsletter: Winter Edition

Read about Mr. Vazirani’s 2024 Support to the Force Message for the holiday season, the new Holiday Lethal Means Safety Flyer, and the Annual Report on Suicide in the Military.

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2024 Support to the Force During the Holiday Season

In his Message to the Force, Mr. Ashish S. Vazirani encourages Service and Pentagon leaders to promote lethal means safety practices during the holiday season.

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2024 Lethal Means Safety Flyer

Happy Holidays are Safe Holidays. Learn about protecting your loved ones and friends during the holidays.

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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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Fireside Chat: Military Community and Family Policy

MC&FP Director Lee Kelley joins DSPO Director Dr. Liz Clark to talk about their joint efforts in prevention and support to the Total Force.

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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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