#025: Confronting Veteran Suicide: Insights From An Advocate
05/27/24 • 36 min
In this Memorial Day episode, Vietnam veteran Tony Vivaldi, founder of Save a Vet Now, discusses the urgent issue of veteran suicide. He explores the challenges in veteran mental health, the stigma of seeking help, and the gaps in current suicide prevention efforts. Tony shares his journey from recognizing the crisis through his art to creating a nonprofit dedicated to prevention, emphasizing the need for education, community support, and targeted programs to better reach veterans.
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In this Memorial Day episode, Vietnam veteran Tony Vivaldi, founder of Save a Vet Now, discusses the urgent issue of veteran suicide. He explores the challenges in veteran mental health, the stigma of seeking help, and the gaps in current suicide prevention efforts. Tony shares his journey from recognizing the crisis through his art to creating a nonprofit dedicated to prevention, emphasizing the need for education, community support, and targeted programs to better reach veterans.
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We've made some resources to continue your learning outside the podcast. Our articles and our white papers give you more information behind the scenes and to learn about our guests.
- Atrómitos Way Podcast Website: www.atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way
- Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-atrómitos-way
- Articles: https://atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way/progress/
- White Papers: https://atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way/unlocking/
This podcast is a production of Atrómitos, a boutique consulting firm creating a better way for our health and human service safety net clients by strengthening internal operations, enhancing financial stability and evaluating public policies.
Want to know more about the firm behind the podcast?
- Atrómitos, LLC Website: https://atromitosconsulting.com
- Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atromitos-llc/
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- White Papers: https://atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way/unlocking/
This podcast is a production of Atrómitos, a boutique consulting firm creating a better way for our health and human service safety net clients by strengthening internal operations, enhancing financial stability and evaluating public policies.
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On our final installment for Mental Health Awareness Month, Liz speaks with, Dr. Gaël Schmitz Kennedy, a child and adolescent psychiatrist in Bordeaux, France. Liz and Gaël discuss the pandemic's impact on mental healthcare access and the surge in adolescent mental health issues, highlighting healthcare system adaptations and the essential role of prevention in fostering coping skills and growth. They also examine social media's influence, noting its contribution to increased anxiety and unique challenges for today's youth. The episode concludes with a discussion of the significance of family therapy in enhancing communication, connectivity, and overall family strength.
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