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Join PsychArmor in supporting National Poll Worker Recruitment Day as we celebrate the service of our veterans and military families as they continue their service by stepping up for the vital role of poll working! Continue your service now at https://lnkd.in/gKcf7cGr. Vet the Vote is a national campaign to register Veterans and military family members (VMF) to vote and recruit them to serve as poll workers. The VtV coalition is composed of VMF service and engagement organizations and partners, including the NFL.

Join us tomorrow (8/1 at 1pm ET) for Conversations with Caregivers and Families to hear more about prioritizing your whole health journey. Join other caregivers and military family members with Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar to hear from Melissa Comeau, Director of the American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network, as she shares the Whole Health Model. Register now! https://lnkd.in/gmdc3e56

On today’s episode, we feature a replay of a recent PsychArmor Conversations Webcast, an engaging conversation on the past, present, and future of the LGBTQIA+ Community In Service and Beyond. Duane France hosted a diverse panel of individuals with lived experience in both the military and the LGBTQIA+ Veteran community. Thank you Arrianna Auva'a, Larry Hetu-Robert, and Allison Jaslow 👉 The conversation touched on: 1️⃣ How the recent Presidential pardon for those dishonorably discharged under Don't Ask, Don't Tell is a good thing, but not enough. 2️⃣ The need for culture change to start at the top and be considered a readiness issue. 3️⃣ The importance of end-of-life care for that honors military service for LGBTQIA+ Veterans. 4️⃣ A recognition of the advancements in acceptance for LGBTQIA+ Veterans serving currently. Listen in to gain more culturally responsive knowledge and tools needed to support LGBTQIA+ Veterans more effectively. Stream here: https://lnkd.in/gxv3uYp7 Carole Turner #podcast #lgbtqveterans #lgbtqia #veterans #thoughtleaders #conversations

PsychArmor is honored to be a part of the Face The Fight coalition. Our suicide prevention training supports the incredible numbers in this report. Be part of the solution: access the Face The Fight online courses here: https://lnkd.in/gpxbXpB2

On this week's show, Army Veteran Robin Johnson tells host Duane France how humor helped her reframe her transition from military service and led to the founding of HEAL*ARIOUS, a non profit using the healing power of laughter to support Veterans. 👉 Listen in to learn more about: 1️⃣ How Veteran comedy offers insight into the camaraderie and positive aspects of military service. 2️⃣ The importance of humor as tool in mental health wellness and healing. 3️⃣ The ability of humor to reframe negative experiences. 4️⃣ How comedy training improves confidence in communication. With both workshop and keynote options, Heal*arious is ready to join your Veteran gathering. Listen in to learn more. Full episode available here: https://lnkd.in/gcHPgQq9 #healarious #veteranmentalhealth #veteranhumor #asapasap #armedservicesartspartnership Carole Turner

The VA DoD Suicide Prevention Conference last week served as a synergy point for Veteran suicide prevention work happening all over the country. Our team was proud to be in attendance with so many others and presenting on: "Utilizing Data From an Intersectional Lens: How large companies, non-profits, and research institutions can identify high risk subgroups, target prevention/postvention efforts, and effectively partner on training" The art visual of the all the ideas and conversations shared during the session is included in the photos here. The final version of this tapestry of ideas and contributions will be published on the VetResources Community Network (VRCN) for further collaboration. "Standing the Watch: Suicide Prevention and the Safe Storage of Firearms" Heidi Kraft, Carie Rodgers, Ph.D., ABPP and Ted C. Bonar, PsyD presented on the importance of lethal means safety and the efficacy of our training on this topic: https://lnkd.in/dgpYSPfV. Honored to have so many of our team at the conference Dr. Tina Atherall, DSW, LMSW, Heidi Kraft, Carie Rodgers, Ph.D., ABPP, Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar, Victoria Oh, LMSW

Honored to have several of our team members at the VA DoD Suicide Prevention Conference this week. Dr. Tina Atherall, DSW, LMSW, Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar, Heidi Kraft, Carie Rodgers, Ph.D., ABPP, Victoria Oh, LMSW

Tune in today to hear Navy Veteran Jenn Kerfoot talk about healthcare--and how to support Veterans as they navigate the system. Informed by service as a Navy Corpsman, Jenn found her post-service mission in helping fellow Veterans understand their healthcare entitlements and benefits. Host Duane France talks to Jenn about her role at DUOS and a recent partnership with Humana to improve health equity for Veterans. 👉 Listen in to learn more about: 1️⃣ The broad range of Medicare Advantage benefits for Veterans. 2️⃣ The unique ways Veterans experience healthcare in their post-service life, from food insecurity to chronic conditions. 3️⃣ How DUOS has partnered with Humana to address health-related social needs for Veterans. 4️⃣ How asking questions the right way restores human dignity and encourages use of available resources. Do you know a Veteran on Medicare Advantage? You can help them navigate the system. Listen in to learn more. Full episode available here: https://lnkd.in/da8g3Syw #getduos #healthequity #veteranbenefits #navy #veteranhealth #veteran #medicare #stayaware #geteducated #bewell

Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) has recently released results from their 2023 Military Family Support Programming Survey. The report looked at overall health in military families, specifically health and mental health care and access to services, among other data points. Data showed that with more positive healthcare experiences, overall family health improved. We can continue to improve military families satisfaction with healthcare and mental healthcare by increasing providers' knowledge of military culture and the best ways to support military-connected patients. Follow Military Family Advisory Network for more updates on this data. And thank you to all at MFAN for your diligent work in supporting service members and their families. This organization really is doing the work to understand and amplify the needs of military-connected families and inspire data-informed change. 👏 👏 👏