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“No One Fights Alone”

The Military Health System has a variety of resources available to service members, families, retirees, and other beneficiaries of military medicine. The MHS Mental Health Hub - available at www.health.mil/mentalhealth - provide information on a variety of programs and ways to access mental health. (Courtesy graphic)
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Cover of the Department of the Air Force’s “Mental Health Overview”

Cover of the Department of the Air Force’s “Mental Health Overview,” which is a comprehensive guide to help Airmen and Guardians navigate mental health resources and support. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022. (Courtesy graphic by David Perry)
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Mental Health Awareness: Know when to ask for help.

For support, call the Military Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and press 1. You can also send a text to 838255. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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Air Force mental health leaders discuss future of the field

U.S. Air Force mental health leaders met virtually for an annual conference, August 9-13, 2021. Presenters discussed military mental health, telehealth, COVID-19 and embedded mental health care. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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Staying Fit During COVID-19

The Department of Health and Human Service’s Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends at least 150 minutes of moderately intense aerobic activity per week and two sessions of strength training per week. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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Mental health provider and leadership partner for resiliency, readiness downrange

Mental health providers rely on leadership engagement to provide the necessary support warfighters require to remain ready and resilient throughout their deployment. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Josh Mahler)
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Deploying mental health care downrange

While service members are medically ready to deploy, both physically and mentally, the rigors of deployment can take a toll. Mental health providers in deployed settings play a vital role in providing the necessary support to ensure the health of the warfighter and the mission. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Josh Mahler)
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A peek behind the curtain

The symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can often be debilitating, significantly affecting a patient’s quality of life. Air Force mental health professionals have successfully treated many Airmen with the use of prolonged exposure therapy. Through this collaborative therapy, the patient is safely and gradually exposed to trauma-related memories and situations that have been avoided. The eventual goal is to alter the patient’s relationship with and reaction to the traumatic event so it no longer affects their quality of life and ability to do their job. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Josh Mahler)
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The first step of PTSD care

Many Airman are unaware what the initial meeting with a mental health provider looks like when they seek PTSD treatment. The goal of the first meeting is to make the patient feel comfortable and to be as transparent as possible about what is going on and what treatment options the patient has. As a result, the patient and mental health provider will more likely have a collaborative and trusting interaction, making PTSD treatment more successful. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Josh Mahler)
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Mental health readiness

Maintaining your mental health is critical to readiness. People suffering from depressive disorders can experience slowed physical reactions, impaired judgment and indecision, all of which can risk the mission. Treatment for mental health issues can show real improvement in as little as four weeks. If you, or someone you know, may be dealing with depression, get treatment now. (Air Force Graphic)
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Facebook Timeline - Mental Illness Awareness Week 2017

Mental Illness Awareness Week 2017 (Air Force Graphic)
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Suicide Prevention

Preventing suicide in the Air Force requires buy-in from every level, from senior leadership to junior Airmen. September is Suicide Prevention Month. Strengthening the connections you have in your life, with friends, family, coworkers and wingmen, helps build resiliency and guards against suicidal thoughts and behaviors
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PTSD Awareness Month

June is PTSD awareness month. The Air Force Medical Service is employing treatments for PTSD that makes a real difference in the lives of Airmen suffering from this invisible wound of war.
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Mental health

May is mental health month, and mental health disorders are common in both military and civilian communities. Fortunately, effective treatments exist for most mental health disorders. Often, the biggest impediment to getting better is an unwillingness to seek care.
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Mental health Awareness Month Twitter banner

Mental health Awareness Month Twitter banner
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Mental Health Facebook banner

Mental Health Facebook banner
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Mental Health website image
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AF medical leader discusses improvements to suicide prevention programs

AF medical leader discusses improvements to suicide prevention programs (AF graphic)
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ABC's of Emotion

ABCs of emotion: “A” stands for activating event. “B” stands for belief system. “C” stands for consequence, which is an emotion or behavior resulting from the belief system. (AF Graphic)
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