Welcome to a special edition of ‘The OK Guard Show’! This is the second in a series of three podcasts we will bring you that discuss Maintaining Your Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19. In this episode, we sit down with John Dixon, Oklahoma National Guard behavioral health specialist, and talk about thought creep.

Remember, you are not alone. There is always someone in your corner, so if you’re having thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, reach out to someone for help and #BeThere.

Resources:
John Dixon - john.d.dixon62.ctr@mail.mil
OKGuard app - https://ok.ng.mil/app
211Oklahoma.org
Military Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Press 1
For counseling: www.militaryonesource.mil
DoD Be There: 1-844-357-PEER (7337) or text: 1-480-360-6188
Send text to 838255 or visit www.veteranscrisisline.net
Support for deaf/difficulty hearing: TTY: 1-800-799-4889
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

To listen to our previous episodes, visit:
https://ok.ng.mil/okguardshow

Show Guest:
John Dixon

Written & Hosted by
SSG Brian Schroeder

Video & Audio Edited by
SSG Brian Schroeder

Studio & Sound Design by
SSG Brian Schroeder

Graphic Design by
Leslie Donnelly
Kendall James

Camera Operator
SSG Brian Schroeder

Music by the 145th Army Band
SFC Andrew Brooks - Drum Set
SFC Gene Morrison - Trombone
SGT Hector Lopez - Guitar
SGT Justin Stanton - Electric Bass
SGT Leon Williams - Baritone Saxophone
SGT Collin Ferrell - Alto Saxophone

Produced by SGT Collin Ferrell

Recording Engineers
Evan Drumm and SGT Collin Ferrell