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Duration: 12 min
Description: This video combines five unique stories to create one engaging and inspiring video that showcases the Department of Defense’s Five Areas of Focus for Suicide Prevention.
Full Vignette: The Final Straw
DURATION: 4 MIN
Description: Active-duty Marine, Sergeant JEREMY is struggling to manage life’s stressors, and his 1st Lieutenant becomes concerned about him, especially after attending a training focused on recognizing possible signs and risk factors for suicide. Together they develop a plan to address the stress in Jeremy’s life. Focus Area: Modernizing Suicide Prevention Training Branch: Marine Corps
:90 The Final Straw
DURATION: 90 SEC
A 90 second highlight of The Final Straw
Description: Active-duty Marine, Sergeant JEREMY is struggling to manage life’s stressors, and his 1st Lieutenant becomes concerned about him, especially after attending a training focused on recognizing possible signs and risk factors for suicide. Together they develop a plan to address the stress in Jeremy’s life. Focus Area: Modernizing Suicide Prevention Training. Branch
:30 The Final Straw
DURATION: 30 SEC
A 30 second highlight of The Final Straw
Full Vignette: Help
DURATION: 3 MIN
Description: After the loss of her husband, Army (Specialist) PATTY, struggles with grief and depression. Recognizing that she is in a vulnerable place emotionally, Patty decides to put time and space between herself and her weapon as she explores available support options. Focus Area: Promoting A Culture of Lethal Means Safety Branch: Army
:90 Help
A 90 second highlight of Help
Description: Description: After the loss of her husband, Army (Specialist) PATTY, struggles with grief and depression. Recognizing that she is in a vulnerable as she explores available support options. Focus Area: Promoting A Culture of place emotionally, Patty decides to put time and space between herself and her weapon as she explores available support options.
:30 Help
A 30 second highlight of Help
After the loss of her husband, Army (Specialist) PATTY, struggles with grief and depression. Recognizing that she is in a vulnerable as she explores available support options. Focus Area: Promoting A Culture of place emotionally, Patty decides to put time and space between herself and her weapon as she explores available support options. Focus Area: Promoting A Culture of place emotionally
Full Video: When No One is Looking
DURATION: 2 MIN
Description: RASHAD (Seaman Apprentice) recently experienced the loss of a friend. Rashad struggles with “needing” counseling until Petty Officer 2nd class TODD shares that he’s receiving support at the Fleet and Family Services Center and recommends that Rashad find help and support. Focus Area: Addressing Stigma and Other Barriers To Care Branch: Navy
:90 When No One is Looking
A 90 second highlight of When No One is Looking
Description: RASHAD (Seaman Apprentice) recently experienced the loss of a friend. Rashad struggles with “needing” counseling until Petty Officer 2nd class TODD shares that he’s receiving support at the Fleet and Family Services Center and recommends that Rashad find help and support. Focus Area: Addressing Stigma and and Other Barriers To Care Branch: Navy
:30 When No One is Looking
A 30 second highlight of When No One is Looking
Full Vignette: All On Watch
Description: This video explores the aftermath of a mental health crisis experienced by MAX, an Air Force Airmen E1 and provides an example of effective postvention. Max’s Sergeant provides clear support for him and specific actions for Max’s friends who are also struggling in the aftermath. Focus Area: Improving the Delivery of Mental Health Care Branch: Air Force/Space Force
:90 All On Watch
A 90 second highlight of All on Watch
:30 All On Watch
A 30 second highlight of All on Watch
Full Vignette: Moments
DURATION: 1 MIN
Description: Moments tells the story of an Army National Guard family on the morning of deployment, conveys the emotions of saying goodbye and shows how neighbors can provide support. Focus Area: Fostering a Supportive Environment Branch: Army National Guard
:60 Moments
DURATION: 60 SEC
A 60 second highlight of Moments
:30 Moments
A 30 second highlight of Moments
We Defend Our Own Long Form Video
Description: This video presents a curated collection of touching and inspiring moments taken from the primary long form compilation video and convey the theme of Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect.
:30 The Final Straw Alt Video
An alternate 30 second highlight of The Final Straw
Description: Active-duty Marine, Sergeant JEREMY is struggling to manage life’s stressors, and his 1st Lieutenant becomes concerned
Duration: 9 min
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Learn about the critical work of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office in this Fireside Chat conversation
DURATION: 16 MIN Read Transcript
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
DURATION: 15 MIN Read Transcript
Beyond Awareness: Naval Special Warfare SOCOM's San Diego, California
DURATION: 10 MIN Watch the DSPOFireside Chat Video
Beyond Awareness: Inside Guam Army National Guard's Continuous Suicide Prevention Efforts
DURATION: 12 MIN
Beyond Awareness: U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz's Resilience Campaign
Fireside Chat: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
DURATION: 23 MIN
Fireside Chat with the Family Advocacy Program
DURATION: 30 MIN
Defense Intelligence Agency Fireside Chat
Marine Aircraft Group 12 Iwakuni, Japan Fireside Chat
Spreading Positivity: How Joint Base Langley-Eustis Takes On Suicide Prevention
DURATION: 16 MIN
Duration: 5 min
Message to the Force from the Co-Chair of the SPGOSC
2023 Suicide Prevention Message
2023 Suicide Prevention Message to the Force
Supporting Service Member Families: (REACH - Spouse) Webinar
DURATION: 26 MIN
View Secretary Lloyd Austin’s Joint Suicide Awareness...
Dr. Liz Clark Suicide Prevention Message on Family and Home Life
Secretary Austin Message on Suicide Prevention Month ...
DURATION: 5 MIN
Lethal Means Safety PSA - In Our Nature
SAMHSA and DSPO Partner on Year-Round Suicide Prevention
