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Heather Williams
Former U.S. intelligence officer and senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation, studying the impact of trauma on intelligence professionals.
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Dec 23, 2022
• 12min
Coping With Trauma Is Part of the Job For Many In The U.S. Intelligence Community
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In this engaging conversation, Heather Williams, a former U.S. intelligence officer and senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation, sheds light on the trauma inherent in intelligence work. She shares her own experiences with trauma and the challenges of seeking help in a high-stakes environment. The discussion highlights the stigma surrounding mental health in the intelligence community, the importance of empathy, and innovative coping strategies like gallows humor. Williams advocates for cultural change to improve support systems for intelligence professionals.
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