In September, the Defense Department is kicking off Suicide Prevention Month with a reminder: Small steps save lives.
Dr. Karen Orvis, director of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office, said taking simple safety measures and precautions can prevent someone who’s distraught or depressed from taking his or her own life.
Speaking at the 2019 Suicide Prevention Conference sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs and DOD, Orvis said the message for the military and veteran community is, “Be there and step up. We can all do meaningful, yet small, steps to help prevent suicide.”
Orvis said knowing some key facts about suicide can help family, friends and colleagues form a suicide prevention strategy:
Orvis said DOD and the VA are strongly committed to preventing suicides throughout the year, but they can’t do it alone. She said everyone in the community has a role to play in suicide prevention. Remember:
Source: Department of Defense
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