EXPOSED: The Truth Behind the 2024 VA Suicide Report
BREAKING: Nearly 70% of Veterans in VA Healthcare Prescribed Psychotropic Medications
The Crisis
Statistical anomalies that can't be ignored
1 in 15 billion probability in female veteran suicide numbers
Critical data gaps in official reporting
The Cover-Up
Missing citations and context
Overlooked medication connections
The "benefits trap" keeping veterans medicated
The Solution
Alternative treatment approaches
Policy reform recommendations
Community-based initiatives
Tim Jensen
USMC Veteran - Iraq
Co-owner of Grunt Style, LLC
President of the Board of Directors - Grunt Style Foundation
A former military veteran turned veteran advocate, Tim Jensen leads the charge in transforming veteran mental health care. As President of the Grunt Style Foundation, he's spearheading initiatives to challenge the status quo of veteran treatment, including the groundbreaking analysis of the VA's 2024 Suicide Report. His expertise spans VA policy reform, veteran advocacy, and strategic nonprofit leadership.
Derek Blumke
USAF Veteran - Afghanistan/K2
Veteran Impact Fellow - Grunt Style Foundation
Subject Matter Expert on Over Prescriptions of Psychotropic Medications
As the GSF Veteran Impact Fellow, Derek brings deep expertise in veteran mental health advocacy and policy reform. His work focuses on challenging traditional approaches to veteran care and uncovering critical data about VA practices. Derek's analytical approach to veteran issues has helped expose crucial gaps in the current system while proposing actionable solutions for change.
Will Wisner
US Army Veteran - Iraq
Executive Director - Grunt Style Foundation
Will Wisner serves as the Executive Director of the Grunt Style Foundation, where he oversees the organization's comprehensive programs supporting veterans, active military, and first responders. His leadership drives innovative initiatives like the Triangular Compass Program and strategic efforts to combat veteran suicide through holistic approaches to mental health and wellness.
Interview Topics
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Key statistics
Methodology concerns
Impact assessment
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Real stories
Current challenges
Community response
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Proposed solutions
Legislative opportunities
Call to action
Gaslighting the Warfighter Podcast 2024 Veteran Suicide Report Full Episode