Suicide Prevention Month Special: The VA, America's Warrior Partnership & The Wounded Warrior Project

Published: Sept. 16, 2023, 3:09 p.m.

b'Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special for National Suicide Prevention Month featuring Dr. Matthew Miller, Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Director for VA Suicide Prevention. Dr. Miller joins the show to discuss the VA\'s partnership with the Ad Council on their "Don\'t Wait. Reach Out." campaign and resources available for veterans. Jim Lorraine, President of America\'s Warrior Partnership, also checks in. Jim Lorraine breaks down AWP\'s work combating veteran suicide and their Operation Deep Dive initiative designed to find answers to the issues driving veteran suicide and help save lives. Finally, Phil Krabbe, Marine Veteran & Dr. Erin Fletcher, Clinical Psychologist and Wounded Warrior Project Warrior Care Network Director, join the show. Phil Krabbe shares his personal experience with PTSD and suicidal thoughts, while Dr. Fletcher explains the Wounded Warrior Project\'s work tied to suicide prevention.'