June 22, 2020 Taking care of AF frontline providers Air Force medics are on the front lines against COVID-19, and maintaining their mental well-being is critical to keeping them in the fight.
April 10, 2020 Manage pandemic stress with things you love, even video games and binge watching shows As state governors and Air Force base commanders implement measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, stay-at-home directives add new life stresses.
Sept. 27, 2017 AFMC promotes avoiding job burnout awareness During the fall months, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Avoiding Job Burnout Awareness Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to inform the AFMC workforce about how to avoid job burnout, and what you can do when your job begins to affect your health and happiness.
Sept. 24, 2017 The Airman’s guide to suicide prevention While Suicide Prevention Month is observed across the U.S. in September, all Airmen have a duty to be true Wingmen to their peers 24/7, 365 days a year. It includes getting to know our fellow Airmen, from the newest shop mate to the most senior one. It means being aware of what is going on in their
Sept. 18, 2017 Airman overcomes suicidal thoughts, strives to help others Being part of the Air Force is not an easy task. Airmen are charged with supporting and defending the U.S. from all enemies, foreign and domestic. As a result, the military life has many stressors and responsibilities. Deployments, financial strains, intensive training, long work days and adapting
Dec. 20, 2016 Managing Mental Health over the Holidays Holidays are a time when families come together to eat good food and spend quality time. They also can be a time of stress whether you are worried about having enough money, hosting the largest family get-together of the year, or traveling long distances.According to the Centers for Disease Control
June 13, 2016 Coping with stress through healthy thinking Stress. Even mention of the word can increase anxiety for some. Everyone deals with stress differently, but how you cope with daily stressors can have great impacts on your quality of life and overall health.Stress is actually the body’s response to any demand, including change. According to the