David Dahlbeck, PhD

11/11/2020

On today’s Veteran’s Day, I ask that we all pause a moment to reflect and appreciate the selflessness and sacrifice millions of Americans have given in military service of our country. As a mental health professional, I’m also reminded of the very real struggles many of our veterans face emotionally and mentally after their service is over. A 2019 report from the VA cites that 17 veterans die of su***de every day. My heart continues to go out to these individuals and their friends and families.

I was very humbled this morning to be able to do a workout at BootHeel CrossFit created in honor of one such hero, Chad Wilkinson, an active-duty SEAL who committed su***de several years ago. You can read about Chad here: (https://morningchalkup.com/2018/12/20/the-story-of-the-dave-castros-viral-hero-wod-to-honor-his-friend/?fbclid=IwAR0zOqVKvfrCAdviY9goM3bMJSEbBSLrE4tzN7UAWtO8KHUSykh8oUZDbos) Attached in the comments are pictures of this workout. While I did not personally know Chad, I’ve been blessed to work with veterans and their families who are working daily to improve their overall mental health and live fulfilling, health-oriented lives. And I want to daily remind them: Your story is not over. We are all here to support you as a very small and humble repayment of what you’ve given for all of us.

So if you are a veteran or a loved one of a veteran, I want to remind you of the many resources available through the VA or your local health organizations. Please don’t feel you are alone. I have attached a few resources below:

• www.su***depreventionlifeline.org
• 1-800-SUICIDE
• To speak with a VA coach, call 888-823-7458, M-F 8am til 8pm ET.
• To find the closest VA location go to www.va.gov/find-locations
• Veteran crisis line available 24/7 call 800-273-8255 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online at www.veteranscrisisline.net
• If you're local and in need of counseling please call Ferguson Medical Group at 573-481-1367 to schedule an appointment with one of our therapists.

We can never express enough our thanks to all who have served and all who are currently serving.

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National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day 2020: Combating Social Isolation for Seniors during the COVID-19 Pandemic

In this time of social distancing, older Americans are looking for ways to combat social isolation. Join SAMHSA, the Administration for Community Living, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration and the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging for a thoughtful discussion, including practical ideas to promote connection and recovery for older adults with serious mental illness and substance use disorders, during this unprecedented time in our history.

Join at https://bit.ly/3fmUq6B

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