Suicide Awareness & Prevention
LAUGH. PLAY. CONNECT.
Save a Life!
What to Do & Say
Notice | Listen | Act
Why not prevent suicide with humor, attentive & authentic connection? Caring, meaning, and wonder saves lives.
Purple Up!
Suicide Awareness, Prevention, & Healing
With more frequent deployments, less time between them, and more transitions—depression and suicide struggles are realities that need skill and compassion to address effectively.
- Notice the signs
- Practice what to say and do
- Know available resources day and night
- Manage the flow of communication
- Create an Open Discussion culture plan
*Military kids with the South Dakota National Guard suggested the title of Purple Up. Normally, it's a slogan and color used to celebrate military kids. They generously offered this title and suggested the color purple, as it represents all branches of the military.
Wonder, Humor, & Other Antidotes to Misery
Mindsets and Actions
You can create your happiness and success. Explore mindsets and strategies that foster satisfaction, productivity, and creativity.
- Learn to use misery to invite clarity and energize positive action
- Explore humor and play as stress-reduction strategies
- Understand barriers to mindfulness
- Practice setting limits with yourself and others
- Cultivate a culture of wonder
Now What?
Self Care for Chaplains & Mental Health Providers
You make a difference. Now what?
Prevent burnout and secondary trauma with a frank discussion.
- Embrace self care
- Create a supportive culture before, during, and after close calls
- Practice what to say and do
- Sculpt a personal and team Responder Care Plan
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