A Veteran’s Perspective on Suicide Survival and Prevention
Sign in to watch the presentation
Haven’t Registered? Register Now. — Forgot your Password? Reset Password. — Need Help? Contact Support.
This Ted-style Talk covers Joe’s personal experiences as a United States Army Veteran of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and as a suicide attempt survivor. During Joe’s presentation, he will break down his own story and experiences with both the civilian medical community, and also with the Veterans Administration.
Learn why he believes “Success is an option when the stigma of shame and fear of reaching out for help is overcome”.
Keynotes
Joseph Smith, US Army Veteran, Suicide Survivor
Joe Smith served for 6 1/2 years in the United States Army as an Infantryman deployed to serve in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm with the 101st Airborne Division.