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Interview with Silouan Green
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In this conversation, Dr. Jonathan Trexel and Silouan Green discuss the complexities of mental health, particularly PTSD, in the context of law enforcement and military experiences.
Silouan shares his personal journey from being a Marine Corps officer to facing a life-altering accident, leading to a struggle with PTSD. They explore the importance of connection, purpose, and community in preventing mental health crises, emphasizing that many veterans and officers feel isolated and lack support. The discussion highlights the need for proactive measures in mental health care and the significance of building meaningful lives to prevent individuals from reaching a breaking point. In this conversation, Silouan Green discusses the critical issues surrounding mental health in law enforcement, emphasizing the need for better training, support systems, and community connections. He highlights the alarming statistics of officer suicides compared to line-of-duty deaths and stresses the importance of addressing mental health from the start of an officer's career. Silouan shares insights on the challenges officers face when transitioning from work to home life and the necessity of training for life transitions. He also discusses his speaking engagements and innovative approaches to peer support and community connection for veterans and law enforcement officers.
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