Our Navy Life16 Touko 2023

S2 E7 Mental Toughness: On the brink of a breakdown (Heidi Dindial)

Mental Toughness

DISCLAIMER: The next three episodes are part of a series on Mental Toughness and the discussions will share very vulnerable stories and resources about suicide. If hearing about and discussing suicide is triggering, we encourage you to come back and listen at a time that is right for you. Talking about suicide doesn’t lead to suicide, but we know that people are scared to talk about it.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Our Navy Life is digging in to talk about suicide, suicide prevention, and how we can support our service members, spouses, and children as we navigate the challenges of Navy life. Today’s episode is a discussion with Heidi Dindial, whose family’s story is the epitome of how the stress and challenges of Navy life can impact our service members and their families. There are some issues with the audio quality in this episode, but we promise that if you stick with us through the end, you’ll be grateful for Heidi’s vulnerability and sharing her story.

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Show Takeaways:

When your Sailor can’t advocate for him/herself, YOU (the spouse) are your his/her biggest advocate.
Navy life is HARD! Be sure to check in with your Sailor during those stressful times. Compartmentalizing the stress and challenges takes its toll.
Support can be found in leadership, Fleet and Family Support Center, MWR, Chaplain, and medical.
Ask, Care, Treat: This has been taught to Sailors for the past 5 years. It’s simple, ASK the person if they’re thinking of suicide. Listen and CARE. You don’t have to be a professional, just care. And lastly, TREAT, take them to a professional or chaplain who can continue helping.

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