1 00:00:02,319 --> 00:00:05,400 Don't turn your back on the signs . Be 2 00:00:05,400 --> 00:00:08,069 there for your fellow airmen , because 3 00:00:08,069 --> 00:00:11,609 suicide doesn't discriminate . It can 4 00:00:11,609 --> 00:00:15,130 be anyone , any age , any rank . 5 00:00:16,450 --> 00:00:19,379 The only way we can beat suicide is to 6 00:00:19,379 --> 00:00:22,819 prevent it . Let's talk . 7 00:00:33,619 --> 00:00:35,619 Every situation is unique , but the 8 00:00:35,619 --> 00:00:37,619 most common theme and warning signs 9 00:00:37,619 --> 00:00:39,659 when someone is not OK is that they 10 00:00:39,659 --> 00:00:42,169 begin to act different , unlike 11 00:00:42,169 --> 00:00:44,180 themselves out of character . The 12 00:00:44,180 --> 00:00:46,380 reality is the only way we can notice 13 00:00:46,380 --> 00:00:48,436 if someone is acting different is if 14 00:00:48,436 --> 00:00:50,658 we're connected to them in ways that we 15 00:00:50,658 --> 00:00:52,658 know their norms and their trends . 16 00:00:52,720 --> 00:00:54,720 Which drives home the importance of 17 00:00:54,720 --> 00:00:56,720 building relationships and creating 18 00:00:56,720 --> 00:00:58,942 that sense of familiarity and belonging 19 00:00:58,942 --> 00:01:01,164 in our communities , which gives us the 20 00:01:01,164 --> 00:01:03,387 best chance at being a good wingman and 21 00:01:03,387 --> 00:01:05,164 taking care of each other . The 22 00:01:05,164 --> 00:01:06,998 cornerstone of our philosophy in 23 00:01:06,998 --> 00:01:08,887 suicide prevention is observe and 24 00:01:08,887 --> 00:01:11,899 engage observe , pay attention , get to 25 00:01:11,899 --> 00:01:14,859 know your people and engage get 26 00:01:14,859 --> 00:01:16,803 involved if something doesn't seem 27 00:01:16,803 --> 00:01:19,279 right . However you decide to get 28 00:01:19,279 --> 00:01:21,699 involved , the important thing is to do 29 00:01:21,699 --> 00:01:24,690 something rather than nothing . If you 30 00:01:24,690 --> 00:01:26,746 can't directly engage the person for 31 00:01:26,746 --> 00:01:28,857 whatever reason that you're concerned 32 00:01:28,857 --> 00:01:31,019 about , it's OK to delegate it . Just 33 00:01:31,019 --> 00:01:34,209 don't dismiss it . If you do decide to 34 00:01:34,209 --> 00:01:36,153 directly engage someone about your 35 00:01:36,153 --> 00:01:38,320 concerns , having a conversation about 36 00:01:38,320 --> 00:01:40,653 mental health and safety can be awkward , 37 00:01:40,653 --> 00:01:42,709 and it requires a healthy balance of 38 00:01:42,709 --> 00:01:45,169 empathy and directness , validating 39 00:01:45,169 --> 00:01:47,225 their emotions and their experiences 40 00:01:47,225 --> 00:01:49,447 and reassuring them that you're focused 41 00:01:49,447 --> 00:01:51,558 on their well-being . If at any point 42 00:01:51,558 --> 00:01:53,780 it does cross your mind that they might 43 00:01:53,780 --> 00:01:55,891 be at risk for suicide , the guidance 44 00:01:55,891 --> 00:01:58,002 is to ask directly , are you thinking 45 00:01:58,002 --> 00:02:00,113 of suicide ? It's an awkward question 46 00:02:00,113 --> 00:02:02,225 to ask and our office teaches several 47 00:02:02,225 --> 00:02:03,836 classes on how to have those 48 00:02:03,836 --> 00:02:06,058 conversations . The importance is to do 49 00:02:06,058 --> 00:02:05,889 something . 50 00:02:39,729 --> 00:02:41,785 Statements like these remind us that 51 00:02:41,785 --> 00:02:43,896 not all crises are the same , and not 52 00:02:43,896 --> 00:02:45,673 everybody is so forthcoming and 53 00:02:45,673 --> 00:02:47,785 outright about their struggles . When 54 00:02:47,785 --> 00:02:49,673 people talk about suicide or even 55 00:02:49,673 --> 00:02:51,896 attempt suicide , they're generally not 56 00:02:51,896 --> 00:02:54,062 doing it to seek attention . No , they 57 00:02:54,062 --> 00:02:56,229 are in a place of profound and deep 58 00:02:56,229 --> 00:02:58,509 pain and looking for a way to end the 59 00:02:58,509 --> 00:03:01,509 suffering . Research has shown that 60 00:03:01,509 --> 00:03:04,070 asking somebody about suicide is not a 61 00:03:04,070 --> 00:03:05,990 persuasive question . It actually 62 00:03:05,990 --> 00:03:08,339 creates a direct and open discussion 63 00:03:08,589 --> 00:03:10,645 that will increase the likelihood of 64 00:03:10,645 --> 00:03:12,867 someone reporting suicidal thoughts and 65 00:03:12,867 --> 00:03:13,867 intentions . 66 00:03:21,149 --> 00:03:23,316 You don't need special training or the 67 00:03:23,316 --> 00:03:25,482 perfect words to help . You can make a 68 00:03:25,482 --> 00:03:27,205 difference just by checking in 69 00:03:27,205 --> 00:03:31,009 regularly . A simple text , a casual 70 00:03:31,009 --> 00:03:33,120 conversation , or even a weekly check 71 00:03:33,120 --> 00:03:35,520 in while small can make the biggest 72 00:03:35,520 --> 00:03:39,229 difference to saving lives . They break 73 00:03:39,229 --> 00:03:41,949 through isolations and help us detect 74 00:03:41,949 --> 00:03:44,750 early warning signs and they also help 75 00:03:44,750 --> 00:03:47,070 us build a protective network when 76 00:03:47,070 --> 00:03:48,848 these individuals start to feel 77 00:03:48,848 --> 00:03:51,429 overwhelmed . These genuine moments of 78 00:03:51,429 --> 00:03:54,630 connection create bonds and make no 79 00:03:54,630 --> 00:03:56,100 mistake they save lives . 80 00:04:03,229 --> 00:04:05,660 Self-care is the foundation to 81 00:04:05,660 --> 00:04:08,619 de-stress management . It enhances our 82 00:04:08,619 --> 00:04:10,341 resiliency and strengthens our 83 00:04:10,341 --> 00:04:12,539 community bonds . Self-care practices 84 00:04:12,539 --> 00:04:16,290 like hobbies , exercising . Uh , 85 00:04:16,350 --> 00:04:18,670 taking a break , disconnecting our good 86 00:04:18,670 --> 00:04:21,109 practices for self-care to recharge or 87 00:04:21,109 --> 00:04:23,579 re-energize yourself . Here at Robbins , 88 00:04:23,589 --> 00:04:26,390 we promote collective self-care habits . 89 00:04:26,470 --> 00:04:28,637 We have peer support functions , group 90 00:04:28,637 --> 00:04:30,709 activities , and education that help 91 00:04:30,709 --> 00:04:33,149 foster that positive environmental 92 00:04:33,149 --> 00:04:35,029 resilience to where self-care is 93 00:04:35,029 --> 00:04:37,230 something we look at as an important 94 00:04:37,230 --> 00:04:39,589 thing here at Team Robbins . If we 95 00:04:39,589 --> 00:04:43,470 observe and engage . And do something 96 00:04:43,679 --> 00:04:46,250 rather than nothing . We're without 97 00:04:46,250 --> 00:04:48,440 question making Team Robbins safer . 98 00:04:48,519 --> 00:04:50,510 Robbin's proud . Robin's proud .