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The Bolduc Brief: A Silent Struggle – Understanding the Causes and Consequences of Police Suicide

In the shadow of their unyielding duty to protect and serve, our law enforcement officers confront an internal adversary as relentless as any criminal—the silent, often unseen struggle with mental health, a battle demanding immediate attention and compassionate intervention.

The physical, mental and spiritual health of the force must not be overlooked.

The Bolduc Brief: The Military’s Failure in Addressing Service Members’ Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health

The military’s failure to adequately care for the physical, mental, and spiritual health of its service members is a significant concern. This failure not only affects the service members but also impacts their families and society at large.

Featured Nov 06

(Screenshot from US Marine Corp Video/DVIDS)

‘Don’t Wait. Reach Out:’ Veteran Affairs Highlights Ongoing National Campaign for Suicide Prevention Month

“Don’t wait. Reach out.” If you or a Veteran you know needs support, visit Veteran Crisis Line or dial 9-8-8, then Press 1.

Veteran Culture Sep 08

1st Lieutenant Tristan Baker (left) and 1st Lieutenant Eric Hill pose for a photo with their social media posters in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day onboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, September 10, 2020. (Source: Defense Visual Information Distribution Service/getarchive)

The 7 Ways You Can Support Veterans Suicide Prevention Efforts

The rate of suicide among veterans is generally twice that of the general population, making it an epidemic that needs to be addressed.

Military Aug 12

The Ultimate Sacrifice Foundation: Veterans Helping Veterans

The Ultimate Sacrifice Foundation: Veterans Helping Veterans

I returned home from a 15-month deployment in 2004 a different man than when I left. I had been medically separated from the service, and although I didn’t want to admit it, I needed help—apparently, a bunch of it.

Photo: Author

New Three-Digit Mental Health Crisis Line Approved

The new suicide crisis hotline measure will designate 988 as a universal telephone number for national suicide prevention.

Veteran Culture Oct 20

Photo: National Guard Bureau

Military Suicides Up 20 Percent Due to COVID-19

According to Army and Air Force officials, the isolation caused by the coronavirus pandemic is adding stress and contributing to suicides.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Utter Sh!tshow: Veteran suicides and the VA’s appalling attitude

A troubling new report released by the Department of Veterans Affairs showed that at least 60,000 veterans killed themselves between 2008 and 2017, with suicide rates among veterans continuing to climb. According to the report, 2017’s 6,100 veteran suicides represented a 2% increase over the previous year and a 6% increase since 2008. However, despite […]

Veteran Culture Sep 25

Silhouette of a United States Marine praying, photographed from behind. (Getty Images)

Marine Corps active duty suicide rate hits 10-year high, problem clearly still misunderstood

The United States Marine Corps has now acknowledged that, in 2018, they suffered the most active-duty Marine suicides in 10 years, inviting some difficult questions about suicide prevention initiatives and once again shining a light on longstanding misconceptions about mental health for service members and veterans. According to the Marine Corps, as many as 57 […]

Military Jan 28

Army veteran Justin Vititoe, former sergeant first class, marches along the Lakefront Trail 18 miles into the Chicago Honor the Fallen Ruck March. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michel Sauret) (Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Michel Sauret)

VA ‘completely abandoned’ suicide prevention efforts last year due to frequent changes in leadership

Officials at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are now blaming the agency’s lack of consistent leadership for a substantial drop off in suicide prevention efforts throughout 2017 and 2018, despite suicide rates climbing dramatically among some veteran demographics just one year prior. Between 2015 and 2016, the last years for which we have […]

Veteran Culture Jan 07

Watch: Korean firefighter drop kicks suicidal woman, saving her life

Watch: Korean firefighter drop kicks suicidal woman, saving her life

A firefighter in South Korea is part of an effort to save this woman’s life as she teeters on the railing, contemplating whether or not to jump and end her life. His solution may be a little unorthodox, but it’s hard to fault the guy for saving a woman’s life. While suicide is a widespread […]

Movie Review: ‘Thank You for Your Service’ isn’t perfect, but it’s a story that needs to be told

Movie Review: ‘Thank You for Your Service’ isn’t perfect, but it’s a story that needs to be told

Walking into a critic’s screening creates an unusual juxtaposition of feelings in the pit of your stomach. On the one hand, you’re acutely aware that you’re getting to see a movie months before its release, and as the theater staff usher you off to a screen with a form of pseudo secrecy, it’s easy to […]

Entertainment Oct 26

Department of Defense study indicates soldiers more likely to commit suicide when exposed to other soldier’s attempts

Department of Defense study indicates soldiers more likely to commit suicide when exposed to other soldier’s attempts

In the years since the War on Terror began, suicide has become an ever-present shadow, looming over America’s veteran community. While the oft-referenced 22 veteran suicides per day isn’t quite accurate, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the corrected figured barely indicates any improvement. In truth, an average of just about 20 veterans choose […]

Expert Analysis Jul 27

‘That Which I Love Destroys Me’ documentary explores overcoming PTSD

‘That Which I Love Destroys Me’ documentary explores overcoming PTSD

A great documentary that takes you into the raw, unfiltered emotions of fighting and overcoming PTSD.

Security Feb 11

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