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May 30, 2025
Unlock your health: How to get mental health care with TRICARE

Mental health is a vital part of your overall well-being. Whether you’re having difficulty managing day-to-day stress or navigating more complex challenges, TRICARE offers mental health support when — and where — you need it.
May 12, 2025
Building resilience, community: DAF Mental Health Overview raises awareness of available care

Department of the Air Force mental health leaders launched the Mental Health Overview in March 2024 and are now seeing the widespread impact of improving the DAF’s role and understanding of supporting a resilient and ready force.
March 10, 2025
CSAF approves plan to consolidate True North, Operating Support Team programs

With a focus on readiness and the warrior ethos, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force directed the consolidation of two of the Air Force’s largest preventive, readiness and resiliency programs.
Oct. 4, 2024
Get the Facts About Mental Health and Security Clearances

Seeking mental health support does not pose a risk to gaining or keeping a national security clearance and can help you resolve underlying mental health issues that could negatively affect you, your family or your career.
June 17, 2024
Tinker Talks Podcast: PTSD Awareness Month

June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month and we’re talking about it on this episode of Tinker Talks.PTSD Awareness Month is dedicated to spreading awareness to PTSD and to encourage those struggling with symptoms of PTSD to seek treatment. Maj. Carla Turrentine, 72nd Medical
April 10, 2024
New DAF Mental Health Overview clarifies mental health resources for Airmen, Guardians

Department of the Air Force mental health leaders published a new "Mental Health Overview" that outlines comprehensive resources for Airmen and Guardians seeking mental health support.
Oct. 5, 2023
DOD announces new actions to prevent suicide in the military

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released a memo directing urgent actions to address suicide in the military community.
Oct. 2, 2023
DOD announces new actions to prevent suicide in the military

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released a memo directing urgent actions to address suicide in the military community.
Sept. 28, 2023
Department of the Air Force to Review Discharges of Veterans with Mental Health Conditions & Experiences of Sexual Trauma

The DAF will also implement administrative reforms for individuals who apply to have their discharge statuses upgraded in the future.
Aug. 7, 2023
Brandon Act expedites mental health care referrals for Airmen, Guardians

The Brandon Act is intended to help identify and get care for mental health concerns by making it easier to access – and required of leaders to take seriously – mental health support by referencing “The Brandon Act” when they need a referral to mental health services.

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