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Suicide Prevention Month Tipsheet

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Suicide Prevention Month Social Media

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Suicide Prevention Pledge

Make a promise to #BeThere for Service members, Veterans, their families, DoD civilians, and yourself by downloading and signing the 2019 SPM Pledge!

Suicide Prevention Month Newsletter

Veteran/Military Crisis Line

The Defense Suicide Prevention Office does not provide crisis services. If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Veteran/Military Crisis Line for immediate assistance.

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DSPO Social Media

Watch a short video featuring Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen to learn a few tips to establish and maintain good sleep hygie… https://t.co/24H6h4lZn4

What is one virtual way you can spread kindness today as you practice #PhysicalDistancing? Call a friend to check… https://t.co/m78rGxIerX

JUST ANNOUNCED: @NIMHDirector and @PJK4brainhealth will serve as co-chairs for the newly launched @Action_Alliance… https://t.co/KUF1t6HYsG

DSPO cares deeply about #MentalHealth. We have been working with @WeArePREVENTS to promote positive mental health… https://t.co/GUwpxrb4WQ

Watch a short video featuring Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen as she discusses Checking In. Learn tips on how to manage you… https://t.co/5nm6mVVTWf

#MoreThanEverBefore, we must connect with our friends, family members, co-workers, & community members to share our… https://t.co/KIEZYyFceo

NEW: The @Action_Alliance launches Mental Health & Suicide Prevention National Response to #COVID19, bringing toget… https://t.co/xJWizSAoY6

#MoreThanEverBefore, your #MentalHealth deserves the same attention and care as your physical health. DSPO is prou… https://t.co/F1ZNUEd5CG

Watch a short video featuring Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen as she says Thank you to the many individuals and organization… https://t.co/l1SpHZIIKp

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the @800273TALK at 1- 800-273-8255 (and press 1 if you are a Veteran… https://t.co/AjZmcJ4Ibx

With many Americans experiencing emotional distress due to #COVID19, DSPO is excited to announce the launch of the… https://t.co/ZsaOigiIJu

#MoreThanEverBefore it is important that you ask for help if you need it. Download the information paper, Physical… https://t.co/qjJwfckiyx

As we adopt new routines, tune in to your kids–they might be feeling confused, scared, or sad. Open conversations… https://t.co/tPiVBMs5c2

Dr. Van Winkle from @DeptofDefense discusses the importance of “readiness” as we focus on our #mentalhealth during… https://t.co/5wVFs5lhqW

Watch a short video featuring @SecondLady Karen Pence as she thanks our Service members for their unwavering commit… https://t.co/oZelHfEBO6

Who have you reached out to today? #MoreThanEverBefore, our social connection must be strong as we continue to face… https://t.co/GRPmv96NqR

While there is a lot that seems out of our control right now, we can control how we take care of ourselves. Exercis… https://t.co/rZS3QUFjS8

Watch a video with Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, Exec. Dir. of the PREVENTS Task Force, as she describes the steps you ca… https://t.co/Zp7Jb9JGF5

Check in with yourself. You know how you are doing emotionally better than anyone. #MoreThanEverBefore it is impor… https://t.co/VE7p1zhcuG

It is okay to sometimes feel sad, frustrated, or angry. We all have days when we are not feeling like ourselves. Ho… https://t.co/19OPBQCtjF

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Loss of a Loved One Step #4: Consider Counseling or Therapy. Individual, marital...

Today we honor the sacrifice and service of our Purple Heart recipients. #Nation...

Loss of a Loved One Tip #3: Get Involved. Join a bereavement group or survivor’s...

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Loss of a Loved One Tip #2: Take a Break. Look for activities that may distract ...

Loss of a Loved One Tip #1: Recognize the Stages of Grief. Denial, anger, bargai...

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Discover how one U.S. Army Captain turned to journaling to help him get through ...

Healthy Ways to Manage Distress Tip #5: Write it out. Consider using a journal t...

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