Oscar Mike Radio – 490 – Dr. Carla Stumpf - Patton – TAPS

In this episode of "Oscar Mike Radio," I speak with Dr. Carla Stumpf-Patton, Vice President of Suicide Prevention at TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors). Dr. Stumpf-Patton shares her personal story of losing her husband, who served in the Marine Corps, to suicide and discusses her work supporting military families affected by suicide loss. The conversation explores the stigma around suicide, the importance of community and connection, and the comprehensive support services TAPS provides. Dr. Stumpf-Patton highlights the need for compassion, postvention care, and finding renewed purpose after loss, offering hope and resources to those impacted by military suicide.Go to https://www.taps.org/ to learn more. Thank you, Dr. Stumpf-Patton, for talking with me. #TAPS