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- Suicide prevention is a
community responsibility.

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Within the 916th Air Refueling wing,

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we are a unique Air Force community.

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It is imperative to build connections

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and unit cohesiveness.

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Knowing the individuals around you and

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recognizing when they are struggling

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and may need help is essential.

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Be caring and show concern when
you notice behavior change.

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Don't hesitate to ask someone
if they are having thoughts

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of ending their life.

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Research indicates the
greatest risk factors

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for suicide are:

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changes, loss, abuse, and depression.

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- With the skill sets
that we learn as a MRT,

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your whole demeanor changes,

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your whole attitude changes.

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With that,

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you're able to cope with
stressors a lot better than people

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who have not had the training,

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or you know who have not had
a certain life experience

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or life stressor,

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or an event that would
cause them not to go into a

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self-survival mode.

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You're able to bounce back
as one of the key terms is

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in resiliency.

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- [Jennifer] Some signs
of depression include:

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feeling hopeless, helpless,
worthless, withdrawn,

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loss of care for others, loss
of interest, poor hygiene,

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and physical complaints.

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Do not remain the only person helping.

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- [Benjamin] I would say
the most rewarding thing

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about being a Master Resiliency trainer,

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is actually seeing the culture change.

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This is not the one time deal.

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This is where individuals are
learning valuable skillsets,

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to change their mindset and
their lives in a positive way.

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If we can just start, you
know, if we can have just one

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individual change their mentality
and change their attitude.

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That's gonna spark a fire
throughout the rest of the units

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and the rest of the Air Force.

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- [Jennifer] There are
times individuals can't face

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challenges alone.

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There are professional
resources available.

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Some of those include
the Military Crisis Line,

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1-800-273-TALK, press 1.

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As well as the Psychological
Health Advocacy Program,

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and Military One Source.

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Suicide prevention is a
coordinated community response,

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it takes everyone in the
916th Air Refueling Wing.

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Know the warning signs
and be willing to talk

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openly about the potential for suicide.

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Encourage utilizing
professional resources.

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