Special Edition: Army Suicide Prevention Program

Published: Sept. 15, 2021, 9:30 a.m.

b'There is no shame in seeking help. Dr. James Helis of the Army Resiliency Directorate joins AUSA\\u2019s Dan Roper to talk about the Army Suicide Prevention Program. They discuss how the Army is addressing the complex challenge of death by suicide, and how it is taking steps to identify and influence the many factors that may help in preventing this harmful behavior. September may be Suicide Prevention Month but taking care of our Soldiers is a year-round activity.\\n\\xa0\\nGuest: James A. Helis, PhD, Director, Army Resilience Directorate\\nHost: COL (Ret) Dan Roper, AUSA\\u2019s Director of National Security Studies\\n\\xa0\\nResources:\\n\\xa0\\nArmy Resilience DirectorateWeb: https://www.armyresilience.army.mil/\\n\\xa0\\nArmy Suicide Prevention ProgramWeb: https://www.armyresilience.army.mil/suicide-prevention/index.html\\n\\xa0\\nMilitary Crisis LineWeb: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/military-crisis-linePhone: 800-273-8255Text: 838255\\n\\xa0\\nRecommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.'