Oct. 13, 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Highlight: Capt. Cyanela Hernandez Borrero Capt. Cyanela "HB" Hernandez Borrero, a Clinical Psychologist assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron, was born and raised on the island of Puerto Rico. From a young age Hernandez Borrero was influenced by the medical field and the military.
June 24, 2021 PTSD, What You Should Know According to the National Center for PTSD-Department of Veterans Affairs, PTSD is a mental health issue that one may develop after witnessing or experiencing a life-threatening event such as a natural disaster, combat, sexual assault, or car accident. They also specify that anyone can develop PTSD
July 31, 2020 Disaster Mental Health Team supports AUAB through COVID-19 To combat the stressors of novel coronavirus and improve the overall well-being of service members of Al Udeid Air Base, helping agencies assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing stood up the Disaster Mental Health team in accordance with a Department of Defense mandate.
Sept. 6, 2019 Keeping the pack strong: Your mental health teams One in five adults in the United States, roughly 46.6 million, experience mental illness in a given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. The Air Force’s Comprehensive Airman Fitness pillars are key to ensuring Airmen are taking care of each other while maintaining balance in
Oct. 24, 2018 Herschel Walker tackles mental health His presence could be felt as soon as he stepped into the conference room in the 2nd Medical Group. His smile was ear to ear as he greeted everyone, being sure to shake their hands.As he signed autographs and posed for photographs, Herschel Walker began football talk. The former running back from
Dec. 14, 2017 Mental Health Flight supports Team Shaw Tucked in the corner of the 20th Medical Group is the 20th MDG mental health flight. Team Shaw members entering the office are greeted by a staff of Airmen ready to assist them.
Nov. 15, 2017 First Stop Initiative improves access to mental and behavioral health care Navigating a complex healthcare system and seeking out a mental health specialist can be overwhelming and time consuming. As a result, many are reluctant to address treatable mental health concerns. To make it easier for patients, the Air Force has implemented a program called First Stop Initiative,