U.S. Navy deploys more chaplains for suicide prevention
Concerned with preventing the growing number of suicides, the U.S. Navy plans to make chaplains regular members of the crew on ships with more than 300 sailors.
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Concerned with preventing the growing number of suicides, the U.S. Navy plans to make chaplains regular members of the crew on ships with more than 300 sailors.
Goal is for chaplains, who are both clergy in different denominations & naval officers, to connect with sailors, believers & non-believers alike, as life coaches.
Recruiting chaplains to connect with young sailors might be a good way to improve mental health without any social stigma The US Navy plan
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide. The national suicide and crisis lifeline is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an on
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