Suicide Prevention

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sophia Hayner, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron, poses for a portrait at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 3, 2019. She shared her story of resilience to provide a raw perspective on how suicide affects more than the victim in response to an Air Force-wide amplified focus on resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo illustrator by Staff Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sophia Hayner knew in her heart she was struggling and didn’t want to be alive.
“County Veteran Service Offices are on the front lines every day working to combat this tragic crisis,” Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., shown here in a 2015 press conference, said in a statement. “This bipartisan legislation will support their efforts to provide needed services and solutions for our veterans that will improve their health and well-being.” STARS AND STRIPES
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Bill would give $250 million to local veterans offices to fight suicide

Four senators introduced a measure Wednesday that would give $250 million in federal funding over the next five years to local government employees responsible for helping veterans process claims for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits.
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Suicide Prevention Spotlight: Military Behavioral Health Technicians

Who has the most important role in military suicide prevention? Healthcare providers? Commanding officers? Other service members? Everyone? If you’d say “everyone” is the right answer, I wholeheartedly agree! Indeed, military suicide prevention requires the awareness, effort, and support of each member of the military community as well as those in...
Navy Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Sebastian Castano, an assistant suicide prevention coordinator assigned to Naval Station Mayport, ties a yellow ribbon around a tree at Mayport Memorial Park in recognition of Suicide Awareness Month. Participants tied yellow ribbons to represent the 46 active duty Sailors lost to suicide in 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alana Langdon)
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Suicide prevention is a year-round effort

While September is the month when individuals and organizations across the nation raise awareness about suicide, efforts to promote psychological health and prevent suicide are an ongoing evolution that happen every month of the year at commands throughout the Navy Medicine West (NMW) region.
Sunshine Burgess, left, attends a resiliency workshop with other Air Force spouses at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2019. THERON GODBOLD/STARS AND STRIPES
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Air Force turns to spouses for help in combating suicide in the ranks

Spouses may spot suicidal tendencies or mental health issues that an airman hides at work, according to servicemembers and spouses involved in a resiliency workshop Thursday at the home of U.S. Forces Japan in Tokyo.
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Marine Corps Bases and stations across Okinawa host events for Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Marine Corps Community Services Behavioral Health Branch Community Counseling Program on Marine Corps Installation Pacific, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler will be hosting a variety of events throughout the month.
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First Joint Suicide Prevention/Intervention Workshop held in Yokohama

United States Army Japan's directorate of personnel, along with the South Kanto Defense Bureau and Zama Defense Office, successfully completed the first Joint Suicide Prevention/Intervention Workshop June 17-18.
Photo by Shoji Kudaka
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Enjoy beefy burgers at Okinawa's Hilly Valley Jr.

A trip to Hiji Waterfall will most likely mean a hike of one hour and 20 minutesl. If you are planning to go there, it would be a good idea to replenish your energy before starting a long hike.
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VIDEO| Fry up some Okinawan Goya

If you live on Okinawa, you might have heard about Goya, a local cucumber-like vegetable also known as bitter melon. As the name suggests, this green, bumpy veggie has a bitter taste but is a favorite in the summer season.
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Japanese have the cure for a hangover!

Turmeric, or “ukon” in Japanese, is a kind of ginger, known as a spice for Indian curry, and in Japan, it is mostly recognized as a food that can help avoid hangover.
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8 weird mistakes tourists make when eating out in Japan

Since Japan is home to some of the richest, tastiest, most unique dishes in the world, eating out over here can be an amazing experience.
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Traditional Japanese or Western Fusion? Cheap & Tasty Dinners at Japan’s 7-Eleven!

Here are are recommendations for a Western fusion dinner, a Japanese traditional-style dinner, and three dessert options.
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Bite into The Bros scrumptious signature sandwiches on Okinawa

Americans may be hard to please when it comes to sandwiches. Every U.S. state has its signature sandwich, and individuals often have their own favorites.