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Faith, Veterans, and Suicide Prevention: A Conversation with Dr. Silas Sessions

Published on: 5th January, 2026

In this powerful episode of One Minute Can Save A Life, Dr. Kent Corso speaks with Dr. Silas Sessions, Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Veteran Services, about the critical intersection of faith, veteran mental health, and suicide prevention. The conversation explores how faith communities, public policy, and clinical resources can work together to support veterans, reduce suicide risk, and strengthen protective factors across communities. This episode offers meaningful insight for veterans, faith leaders, clinicians, and anyone committed to saving lives.

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In this podcast episode, we explore the intricate dynamics of personal development and growth.

We discuss the importance of setting clear and achievable goals to foster motivation.

The conversation emphasizes the necessity of cultivating resilience in the face of adversity.

Listeners are encouraged to embrace lifelong learning as a fundamental aspect of personal enrichment.

We examine the role of mentorship in guiding individuals towards their aspirations and ambitions.

The episode highlights the value of self-reflection in understanding one’s own motivations and behavior.

For more information on mental health support, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

For more information on Prosper, go to the website

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One Minute Can Save A Life
Kent Corso, a clinical psychologist and suicidologist, introduces PROSPER—an initiative designed to reduce suicide risk through evidence-based research. Unlike traditional fear-based approaches, PROSPER focuses on long-term strategies that incorporate community values and cultural elements. The program emphasizes prevention, intervention, and postvention, encouraging community engagement and cooperation to tackle suicide as a social issue. The podcast highlights grassroots efforts and provides insights into effective suicide risk reduction.

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Kent Corso

Kent has been the principal of NCR Behavioral Health since he founded it in 2010. He is a dynamic speaker and talented teacher and consultant. Kent has often been sought out for his ability to engage his audience and make the content highly accessible and easily digestible. His approach to speaking and training uniquely adds value by provoking the intellect of his audiences. An innovative and strategic thinker, he is often referred to as a thought leader by his clients and audiences. In 2014, Kent co-founded Xcelerate Innovations, a small, agile software firm specializing in performance management software. Xcelerate Innovations developed the first and only API and native application for the digital Standard Celeration Chart. The company continues to grow due to its meticulous product development and innovative ways of solving data, analytics and informatics problems.