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In episode 41: A Warrior’s Journey: Overcoming PTSD and Suicidal Thoughts, Part I, we speak with Sergeant Aaron Quinonez about his early childhood trauma. There is a well-researched connection between events in early life and subsequent mental health issues.  PTSD, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts have all been tied to adverse childhood experiences, often referred to as ACEs.  In today’s blog we want to explore these connections in a bit more depth.   What is an …

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In episode 30: Firearms & Suicide, we discuss the importance of securing firearms so that they will not be used in a suicide attempt.  In this blog we want to elaborate on how gunlocks prevent suicide. What methods are available to secure firearms?  What are the pros and cons of the various methods? Where can you get gunlocks?  Do they really reduce suicide risk? Do Gunlocks Prevent Suicides? Simple answer:  YES  This has been demonstrated in numerous …

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