Early detection and attention saves lives

Mental health plays a large role in how Airmen think, feel, and act. Nurturing physical and mental well-being is important to maintaining readiness in a world marked by unforeseen challenges and ceaseless change. During Suicide Awareness Month, it is important to recognize the toll that mental

Goodfellow | Patching bases together with suicide prevention

Suicide prevention has been and continues to be a strong area of focus for leaders across the Air Force and the other service branches. It is an issue that likely has impacted nearly every career field in the military, including fire emergency services.

97 AMW extends outreach - trains Altus PD on suicide awareness

Officers from the City of Altus Police Department extended their knowledge during a first responder suicide awareness training on December 9, 2020, at the APD.

Commentary: Listening and leadership can save lives

Technical Sgt. Daniel Rakowski knows what it feels like to lose a friend to suicide and never wants to experience it again.  In 2012, a friend who had recently separated from the Army died by suicide. Rakowski saw firsthand how the Soldier’s death so deeply affected those around him – his family,

Volunteers show commuters ‘We Care’ at JBSA-Lackland entry gates

As part of their effort to support those struggling with mental health issues, Vann and the We Care team want everyone to know which agencies are available to help: If you or someone you know is struggling with depression please reach out to the Mental Health Clinic, Military & Family Life

Air University continues dialogue about suicide prevention with new summit

The Air Force is currently battling an enemy right here on the home front; an enemy that has claimed 78 of our Airmen during this year alone.The Air Force is experiencing an all-time high in suicide rates and Air University is doing their part to ensure this topic does not go unnoticed with their

316th Training Squadron organizes a 24-hour walk/run for suicide prevention and awareness

Every day approximately 123 people take their own lives in the United States. That adds up to one death every 12 minutes. It has become the 10th leading cause of death. Goodfellow members took a stand against those statistics Sept. 27.

Suicide Prevention: Columbus AFB helps bring awareness, provides resources

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month which helps promote fellow Airmen to reach out to those affected by suicide, raise awareness and connect with individuals struggling with resiliency.

Two days could mean a lifetime to a Wingman

Airmen can find the courage to help from Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, or ASIST, a suicide intervention skills training offered every month at Joint Base San Antonio. ASIST helps participants become more willing, ready and able to intervene with someone at risk of suicide.

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