Midnight Shifts & Mental Health with Dr. John Violanti
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Dr. John Violanti has spent years studying, writing and understanding what happens to officers under stress. In 2019, there was a record high in police suicides. Dr. Violanti joins Tom Morris Jr. to discuss why this happens and how we can possibly work to prevent it. Besides his work in research, Dr. Violanti worked as an officer for many decades. He shares his unbelievable stories from riding the midnight shift as a state trooper and how this real-life experience helps inform his work in mental health. Sleep better with PURPLE! Get a FREE Purple pillow with the purchase of a mattress when you text "PD" to 84-888! Message and data rates may apply. Looking for a new mobile game? Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play!
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