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PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS Military Culture and Suicide TAPS National Headquarters 1800959TAPS 8277 Washington DC wwwtapsorg Tragedy Assistance Program for S urvivors j ID: 415579

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TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS

Military Culture and Suicide

TAPS

National

Headquarters 1-800-959-TAPS (8277)Washington, DC www.taps.org

Tragedy Assistance Program for SurvivorsSlide2

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TAPS Mission

To honor our men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to America, both in and in support of the military mission, by caring for all those they loved and left behind.Slide3

Peer-based

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

providing comfort and care for all who are grieving a death from those who truly understand.

NATIONAL MILITARY SURVIVOR HELPLINE, answered live, 24/7/365 with care from peer professionals; responding immediately to needs of callers, including survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and grief professionals.

COMMUNITY BASED GRIEF SUPPORT, including connection to unlimited free clinical grief counseling; trauma resources; local area support groups individually researched for each survivor.

CASE WORK ASSISTANCE, including pro bono legal assistance, emergency financial resources, information on state and federal survivor benefits, connections to private support for survivors. Meeting the MissionSlide4

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“Although the root causes for the rise in Army suicides still remain unknown, these three studies point to risk factors, which may help identify potential protective factors, focus existing prevention programs, and foster the development of novel efforts to reduce suicide and suicidal thoughts and actions among service members at higher risk

.”Source: Suicide in the Military: Army-NIH Funded Study Points to Risk and Protective Factors - March 3, 2014 • Press Release

Suicide in the MilitarySlide5

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U.S. Military Branches & CultureSlide6

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LeadershipDutyRespectSelfless Service

Honor

IntegrityPersonal Courage

ServiceCommitmentExcellence

U.S. Armed ForcesCollective Principles & Core ValuesSlide7

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Basic TrainingSlide8

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A Day

I

n A LifeSlide9

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The Visible and Invisible War Slide10

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“I have now come to the conclusion that suicide is an absolutely selfish act. I am personally fed up with soldiers who are choosing to take their own lives so that others can clean up their mess. Be an adult, act like an adult, and deal with your real-life problems like the rest of us

.” - Major General Dana Pittard - January 2012 (MG Pittard retracted his comment and apologized)

Military Culture and SuicideSlide11

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Mission First!Battle Rhythm (Tempo)Deployment(s)ReintegrationFamily

FinanceSupport StructuresOverwhelming physical and psychological eventsPhysical and Mental InjuriesDeath of family members and battle-buddies

Military StressorsSlide12

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History of unresolved trauma and lossHistory of untreated depression, mood disorder or TBI

Shame, guilt and embarrassed to ask for helpPhysical/mental pain and/or trauma due to combat exposureDesensitization to physical/emotional painExhaustion/sleep deprivationPoor problem solving

skillsAlcohol and drug use Recent relationship break up or loss of support systemRecent threat to career such as legal or moral accusationsFinancial problems

Risk FactorsSlide13

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Loss of pleasureSelf destructive behaviorSelf harm: cutting or burning with cigarettes Angry out bursts

or agitationWithdrawalNothing left to contributeSudden change in work performanceSignificant change in physical appearanceLoss of appetite or increased appetiteNightmares/sleep disturbance

Hopelessness, helplessness or no purpose - no value to family, unit or communityMaking statements about wanting to die or “end it”Expressing “Everyone would be better off without me”

Warning SignsSlide14

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“A change in the way people view you”Fear that they will be known for their mental health issues instead of what they have achieved while serving in the militaryFear that seeking behavioral health will adversely effect career or ability to get a

promotion, assignment or job

StigmaSlide15

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Respond immediately or provide safety net until comprehensive care is set upShow genuine care for their well beingLet them know they are important in this world

Include spouses, parents, siblings and peers in careListen and follow up with questionsGive opportunities to find a sense of purposeMaintain sense of belongingness or help create oneGive hope that

treatment can workHelp connect them with peer support

Providing SupportSlide16

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"The day the Soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you stopped leading them. They have either lost confidence that you can help them or concluded that you do not care. Either case is a failure of leadership.“

Colin Powell General, U.S. Army (Ret)

LeadershipSlide17

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Ask Care

Escort

Army Programs to Combat SuicideSlide18

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Army Programs to Combat Suicide

Living Works Education Inc.

4303D 11 Street SE
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2G 4X1Tel: 403-209-0242
Toll Free (in NA): 1-888-733-5484Email: info@livingworks.net
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Army Programs to Combat SuicideSlide20

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Doug Windley

Manager, Military Installationsdoug.windley@taps.org202-834-1932

Thank You