{"product_id":"22-to-zero-real-strategies-to-prevent-veteran-suicide-how-to-recognize-warning-signs-respond-in-crisis-and-prevent-veteran-suicide-before-it-happe-9798253511541","title":"22 to Zero: Real Strategies to Prevent Veteran Suicide: How to Recognize Warning Signs, Respond in Crisis, and Prevent Veteran Suicide Before It Happe","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Wayne J. Gombar\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Psychotherapy - Counseling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 to Zero: Real Strategies to Prevent Veteran Suicide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery day, veterans struggle in silence.\u003cbr\u003eNot because help doesn't exist-\u003cbr\u003ebut because the system doesn't always reach them in time.\u003cbr\u003eFor years, the conversation has centered on a number: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"22 a day.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut this book asks a more important question: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy is it still happening-and what can we actually do about it?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by a veteran with firsthand experience navigating both military life and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs system, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e22 to Zero: Real Strategies to Prevent Veteran Suicide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e moves beyond awareness and into action.\u003cbr\u003eThis is not a book of theory.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a \u003cb\u003efield guide for prevention\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eInside, you will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003ereal drivers\u003c\/b\u003e behind veteran suicide-not just the symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the \u003cb\u003efirst 12-24 months after service\u003c\/b\u003e are the most dangerous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow \u003cb\u003edisconnection, identity loss, and system gaps\u003c\/b\u003e increase risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat actually works-from \u003cb\u003eevidence-based therapies\u003c\/b\u003e to \u003cb\u003epeer support\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to recognize warning signs \u003cb\u003ebefore crisis occurs\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to do \u003cb\u003ein the moment that matters most\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eAt the center of the book is a simple, powerful framework: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecognize. Respond. Refer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA model that equips \u003cb\u003eanyone\u003c\/b\u003e-not just clinicians-to take action when it counts.\u003cbr\u003eBecause the truth is: \u003cbr\u003eThe person who saves a life is often not a system.\u003cbr\u003eIt's a person who notices... and steps in.\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeterans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaders and employers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinicians and policymakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone willing to act when it matters most\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThis book transforms complex systems into \u003cb\u003eclear, actionable steps\u003c\/b\u003e that can be used in real-world situations.\u003cbr\u003eIt is both: \u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003ecall to action\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd a \u003cb\u003epractical playbook\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause preventing veteran suicide is not someone else's responsibility.\u003cbr\u003eIt's all of ours. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAUTHOR BIO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWayne J. Gombar is a veteran, federal executive, and doctoral researcher focused on critical infrastructure, national security, and complex risk environments. With extensive experience operating within and alongside federal systems, he currently serves in a senior leadership role supporting critical infrastructure programs, with a particular emphasis on federal agencies and high-security environments.\u003cbr\u003eThroughout his career, Wayne has worked closely with government stakeholders, contractors, and operational teams, gaining firsthand insight into how systems function, and where they fail. His experience navigating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs system, combined with his broader federal work, has shaped his understanding of the challenges veterans face during transition and beyond.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to his professional work, Wayne is a doctoral candidate in criminal justice, where his research examines complex social and structural dynamics, including system-level influences on behavior and risk. His academic work, combined with real-world experience, informs a practical, action-oriented approach to problem-solving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e22 to Zero: Real Strategies to Prevent Veteran Suicide\u003c\/i\u003e reflects both his personal connection to the veteran community and his professional commitment to improving systems that impact lives. Rather than focusing solely on awareness, Wayne's work emphasizes execution, translating knowledge into actionable strategies that individuals, organizations, and communities can apply in real-world situations.\u003cbr\u003eHe brings a unique perspective that bridges lived experience, federal operations, and academic rigor, focused on one goal: \u003cbr\u003eTurning understanding into action when it matters most...\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47883029577879,"sku":"9798253511541","price":1474.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798253511541.webp?v=1781098927","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/22-to-zero-real-strategies-to-prevent-veteran-suicide-how-to-recognize-warning-signs-respond-in-crisis-and-prevent-veteran-suicide-before-it-happe-9798253511541","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}