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Preventing Veteran Suicide

11 am

The blockbuster "American Sniper" may have stolen headlines, but another military film won big on Oscar night. The documentary short: "Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1" chronicles the traumas endured by veterans, twenty-two of whom commit suicide every day. We'll discuss the film and how to prevent tragedy when soldiers return home.

Guests

  • Dana Perry, producer Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1
  • Nathan Tomcik, psychologist, Columbus VA
  • Bernard Williams, suicide prevention coordinator,  Columbus VA
  • Mark S. Kaplan, professor of social welfare and public health, UCLA