Mental Wellness in Children
Transitioning from the Month of the Military Child into a month that emphasizes
mental health awareness is a great time to discuss mental wellness in children.
Each May, Mental Health America reaches millions across the country to
highlight the importance of mental health education and treatment.
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Airmen Can
Access Behavioral Health Services in Primary Care Clinics
Airmen, veterans, and family members seeking care for a variety of mental
health and medical conditions have direct access to care from their primary
care clinic. The support is available through the Air Force's Behavioral
Health Optimization Program, a consultation service within primary care
designed to target any issue affecting a person's overall health and optimal
functioning.
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Join TRICARE
in Supporting Mental Wellness During Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health care is an important yearlong priority for the Military Health
System (MHS). While we always encourage our beneficiaries to raise their
awareness and take advantage of their mental health benefits, during May,
TRICARE and the MHS are recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month.
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Social
Security: Online Access Can Help Veterans and Families
On Memorial Day, we honor men and women who died while courageously serving in
the U.S. military. We also recognize active duty service members, especially
those who have been wounded. Cities and towns across the United States host
Memorial Day parades to thank our service members and their families for their
sacrifices.
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Seven Simple
Tools That Have Changed Deployments For Military Families
Deployments can present challenges for military families. They worry about
their loved ones who are called to duty, and are sometimes stressed by things
on the home front as well. Much of how a deployment turns out for a military
family is unpredictable. However, there’s a lot about a deployment that one can
plan and prepare for, such as sharing of certain responsibilities, quality
communication, identifying key resources like child care services and legal
counsel, to name a few.
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As PTSD Cases
are Surging, Army Overhauling Mental Health Services
The Army is overhauling mental health services after years of war in Iraq and
Afghanistan, aiming to end an era of experimentation in which nearly 200
programs were tried on different bases. At Joint Base Lewis-McChord and
elsewhere, the Army has pushed counseling teams out of hospitals to embed with
troops. It’s also cutting back the use of private psychiatric hospitals while
expanding intensive mental health programs at military facilities such as
Madigan Army Medical Center.
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Q&A:
Legal Tips for Telehealth Mental Counseling [Part Two]
The rapid growth of websites, applications, and other mobile technology to help
mental health providers virtually communicate with patients presents new
opportunities to reach service members and veterans. However, this tech-enabled
practice, known as telemedicine or telehealth, raises some legal concerns for
providers.
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Connect with
the Make the Connection Movement
They spoke up. Will you? This Mental Health Awareness Month, connect with the
movement of veterans discussing their mental health challenges and their
journeys toward recovery. Support the powerful movement of veterans who are
inspiring their peers to reach out. Visit our dedicated Mental Health Awareness
Month page for simple actions you can take to have an impact.
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The Hungry
Heart Movie Trailer
The trailer for Bess O'Brien's new documentary, The Hungry Heart, which
provides an intimate look at the often hidden world of prescription drug
addiction through the world of Vermont Pediatrician Fred Holmes who works with
patients struggling with this disease.
Watch the trailer…
