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.
July 31, 2023 Department of the Air Force takes action on barriers to mental health, wellness, resilience The Fortify the Force Initiative Team, championed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, had volunteers from myriad functional communities working to promote holistic wellness and address resiliency barriers since early 2022.
July 5, 2023 All trauma can cause PTSD PTSD is a physical and mental reaction to a situation or event that was perceived as dangerous, according to behavioral health experts.
June 1, 2023 Providers, Chaplain pilot vectoring program to better assist Hanscom community Officials from the 66th Medical Squadron Mental Health Flight and the Installation Chapel team are piloting a new initiative to better support personnel here.
May 15, 2023 Breaking silence: Shattering the taboo of mental health May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illness.
April 14, 2023 Clinicians address mental health at recruiting summit Mental health professionals from the 66th Medical Squadron hosted an all-service summit here March 29 to collaborate on ways to support recruiters and their families.