Mental health wellness topic of latest "The Air Force Starts Here" Published April 21, 2020 Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Between rising COVID-19 concerns and mandatory health precautions in effect nationwide, there are many factors that can affect a person's mental health. Maintaining a strong and positive state-of-mind during this time can be difficult, but there are many resources available that can help. Dan Hawkins from the AETC public affairs office virtually sat down with the leadership team from the 97th Medical Group Mental Health Clinic located in Mobility’s Hometown at Altus AFB to talk about the importance of mental health. Maj. Kamy Jenkins, the wing's Mental Health Clinic flight commander, and Master Sgt. Jessica Williams, the 97th MDG Mental Health Clinic flight chief, go in depth on everything from why maintaining healthy balance at home and work is critical right now, to how to overcome challenges and even build your mental heath with the tools and resources at your disposal. Jenkins and Williams also talk to the warning signs of possible mental illness and what you can do to help some one in need as well, in addition to outlining how some of those helping agencies like chaplains and military family life counselors can help you, in addition to talking specifically about the Military One Source app. The professional development podcasts are designed to help communicate and inform Total Force Airmen across the globe on relevant, timely topics related to the recruiting, training, education and development fields and can be listened to on the government network on the AETC website and DVIDS, or via mobile application as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play. Future episodes are set to cover a wide range of topics, including innovation, Tactical Air Control Party virtual reality training and much more.