Lauren Cortez is a research professional with over 13 years of experience in military suicide prevention, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), military sexual trauma (MST), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and military caregiving primarily in clinical trials for behavioral, pharmaceutical, and medical device studies. As a current graduate student she weaves her experiences as a former military dependent and as a military suicide loss survivor in her studies at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, focusing on health equity in military veterans despite varied access and quality of care. The Help for Heroes® program was created to address the unique needs of military personnel, veterans, first responders and other high-risk frontline professionals. Through our specialized treatment tracks, individuals can overcome challenges brought on by repeated exposure to stress and trauma in the line of duty. (2022, Help for Heroes. https://helpforheroes.com/treatment-program/). TAPS is the national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources for all those grieving the death of a military or veteran loved one. https://www.taps.org/ Homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, employment services, mental health care and military life transition assistance for Veterans and their families. https://endeavors.org/ Helping veterans and families everywhere: Our dedicated outreach team is here to help you in your time of need. Feel free to call or email us whenever you need someone to talk to. https://veteransuicideawarenessproject.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices