THE GIANT VOICE

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of self-harm and suicide. In this episode of the GIANT VOICE podcast, we return after a break to focus on a critical topic: suicide prevention and resiliency in the military community. We discuss risk factors, highlight resources for safety and support, and explore ways to strengthen resiliency and protective factors against suicide. Guests: LCDR JoAnn Vedova – Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Department Head for Mental Health, Commander Naval Surface Group Westpac Yokosuka. Experienced in resiliency training and suicide prevention across the fleet. HM2 Victor Finch – Behavioral Health Technician at Yokosuka Behavioral Health Clinic. Corpsman since 2018 with experience supporting Marines and Sailors across INDOPACOM. Ms. Laura Philpott – Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program Manager at USNH Yokosuka. Specializes in trauma therapy and substance use recovery for service members. Additional Resources: Military/Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 (DSN: 988 or +1-844-702-5493 from commercial) https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/veterans-service-members/ Duty Chaplain (24/7): 090-1468-2779 Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC), Yokosuka: 046-816-3372 / DSN 243-3372 Safety Plans & Apps: • VA Fillable Safety Plan PDF https://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/MH/srb/Patient_Safety_Planfillable-508.pdf • VA Mobile App https://mobile.va.gov/app/safety-plan • Suicide Safety Plan (iOS) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/suicide-safety-plan/id1003891579

On this episode, we are joined by Matt Milette-Winfree, PhD, Clinical and Adolescent Psychologist, Educational and Development Intervention Services Naval Hospital Yokosuka; LCDR Thanh Nguyen, MD, Child Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Department, Naval Hospital Yokosuka; and Mrs. Kristin Jacobs-Schmid, School Counselor for Yokosuka Primary School to discuss some common parenting challenges faced by military members in Yokosuka and beyond.

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of self harm and suicide. On this episode, we discuss the topic of suicide prevention. Join HM2 Chayla Coleman, Behavior Health Technician; LT Nikolas Curry, Region SAPR Officer/Suicide Prevention Coordinator, and MA1 Jeff Myer and MA1 Miranda Huffaker, Suicide Prevention Coordinators as we discuss this important issue.

In this episode of the Yokosuka Giant Voice Podcast, we sit with two occupational therapists from Naval Medicine Readiness and Training Command to discuss strategies and skills to manage at home to help children transitioning to or back into school routines. Ruth-Ann Hadjis-Vickory, from Yokota Division Educational and Developmental Intervention Services, and Rowana Reyes, who fills the same role in Yokosuka, emphasize the importance of managing change and expectations during the return to school season.

On this episode, we sit down with mental health professionals to discuss ways to manage the changes that come with an overseas homeport shift for you and your family. Feature this week: LCDR Allison Conforte PhD, Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist, Department Head, Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS), Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Yokosuka LT Paige Giegel, DPT Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS), Assistant Department Head, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Yokosuka Michelle McDonald, PhD Licensed Clinical Psychologist Educational & Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) Atsugi & Yokota Divisions Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Yokosuka HM2 Chayla Coleman Behavioral Health Tech Mental Health Clinic Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Yokosuka Additional Resources: Military Child Well-being Toolkit: https://www.militarychild.org/resource/wellbeing-toolkit/Blue Star Families: https://bluestarfam.org/ American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Military & Family Resource Center: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_Youth/Resource_Centers/Military_Famil ies_Resource_Center/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/Military_F amilies_Resource_Center/Home.aspx?hkey=662f6942-d174-4e75-9455- 5dabc9ab1158 Zero to Three Military Families: https://www.zerotothree.org/our-work/military- families/ National Military & Family Association: https://www.militaryfamily.org/ Defense Health Agency & Mental Health for Youth & Teens Toolkit: https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/MHS-Toolkits/Toolkits/Mental- Health/Seeking-Care-with-TRICARE/Mental-Health-for-Youth-Teens-and- Young-Adults Military OneSource EFMP & Me: https://efmpandme.militaryonesource.mil/ Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Adolescent & School Mental Health: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/mental-health/index.htm