On this episode of the R-Rated Science Podcast, Ricky sits down with Chuck Eastman from Stop Soldier Suicide to discuss a topic that we are fighting hard to destigmatize.

Ricky asks Chuck why service members are dying from suicide, what the causes are, and what some of the data show. They then discuss the importance of community in the prevention of suicide, before ideation and, during crisis. Further in the episode, Chuck goes over the "black box" AI study that Triple S conducted and they found that in today's society, physical isolation is not the only form of isolating. Virtual isolation is just as high of a risk. After hearing this, Ricky explains to Chuck that he recently saw a Veteran do this exact form of isolation and was lucky to have intervened. 

Ricky and Chuck share their deep passion to destigmatize this topic and hope that this open discord will begin a pathway for it. 

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DISCLAIMER: Suicide will be discussed in detail in this episode. Please call or dial 988 if you need assistance.