Talk to someone. Everyday actions that foster trust and build meaningful connections can start or continue conversations so we can more effectively intervene when we see signs of a colleague, friend or family member in distress. By actively communicating and staying engaged, we may be more likely to notice small signs of distress in others and intervene early, before a crisis occurs. Airman 1st Class Zachary Scaffidi, a native of Macungie, Pa., and Airman 1st Class Ruthanne Juza, a native of Barronett, Wis., both mental health technicians in the 579th Medical Group's mental health flight at Jo

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Talk to someone. Everyday actions that foster trust and build meaningful connections can start or continue conversations so we can more effectively intervene when we see signs of a colleague, friend or family member in distress. By actively communicating and staying engaged, we may be more likely to notice small signs of distress in others and intervene early, before a crisis occurs. Airman 1st Class Zachary Scaffidi, a native of Macungie, Pa., and Airman 1st Class Ruthanne Juza, a native of Barronett, Wis., both mental health technicians in the 579th Medical Group's mental health flight at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, share routine and casual conversation over coffee. Suicide Prevention Month 140917-N-WY366-001

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