September: Navy Suicide Prevention Month
September is Navy Suicide Prevention Month and the launch pad for year-long efforts to build resilience and unit cohesion, navigate stress, and promote a culture supportive of seeking help as a sign of...
View ArticleNavy Suicide Prevention Month: It’s About Being There For “Every Sailor,...
By Rear Adm. Rick Snyder Director, 21st Century Sailor Office September is Navy Suicide Prevention Month and the launch pad for year-long engagement across the Navy, ultimately fostering sustainable...
View ArticleChief of Chaplains Discusses Chaplain Corps Myths, Suicide Prevention Month
From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs The Chief of Navy Chaplains recently dispelled several myths the Fleet harbors about the Chaplain Corps and connected the important role of chaplains in...
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A Message from the Navy Surgeon General: Take Action to Prevent Suicide
By Vice Adm. C. Forrest Faison, III Surgeon General Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Shipmates, Suicide is an issue that impacts every member of the Navy and Marine Corps family. Suicide...
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Suicide Prevention, Part 1: We are the Power to Make a Difference
By The Honorable Franklin R. Parker Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs The American Association of Sociology began to recognize the week of September 10th as National...
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Suicide Prevention Month – Every Sailor, Every Day Starts With You
By Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs With September marking Suicide Prevention Month, it’s an important time to have the conversation that could make a difference, share different ideas and learn...
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Seeking Help for Emotional Pain: A sign of strength
By Lt. Cmdr. Robert W. Peters III, Chaplain Corps Naval Chaplaincy School and Center Suicide is often a difficult topic for many to discuss. When I was younger, I believed many of the stereotypes. I...
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Suicide Prevention, Part 2: 1 Small ACT of kindness
By The Honorable Franklin R. Parker Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs In today’s post, I would like to build on my previous theme of “We are the power to make a...
View ArticleSuicide Prevention Takes One Small Act to Save a Life
From U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs This week, we talked with Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Scott Swift and Fleet Master Chief Suz Whitman to discuss suicide prevention, the need to create a...
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CNO Adm. Gilday: Small Steps Save Lives
By Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday September is Suicide Prevention Month, and while we should talk about this subject year-round, it is important to me that we have a frank conversation...
View ArticleWhat We Do Is Hard; It’s OK to Ask for Help
By Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith Suicide is one of the most complex problems we face, one that has a tremendously detrimental effect on our Navy—and one that, as a...
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