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May 28, 2019
Seeking mental health treatment: 49th Maintenance Group chief shares his experience with PTSD

“Dealing with a traumatic event from 2011 in Afghanistan, I realize now that I probably needed help long before 2018, but at the time I felt like I’d figured out how to control the ghosts in my head. I forced myself to keep them at bay, and instead of dealing with my problems, I just let them
April 22, 2019
Blue Grit podcast features stories of resilience, strength

You may have noticed a recent addition to the Air Force Portal homepage. A logo depicting a warrior looking over his shoulder with a fighter jet above him. It’s the face of the Blue Grit podcast.
Jan. 18, 2019
Pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness: social fitness

(Editor's Note: This feature is part two of a four part series on Comprehensive Airman Fitness)
Jan. 9, 2019
Pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness: mental fitness

As one of the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness, the Air Force provides many resources to care for mental fitness. But, pursuing mental fitness is not always an easy journey for Airmen. After 17 years of service, one Airman decided to take big steps towards improving his mental health and
Nov. 26, 2018
Deploying mental health care downrange

Deployed mental health providers play a vital role in delivering medical care downrange, ensuring the health of the warfighter and the mission.Even though service members who deploy are medically ready, both physically and mentally, the rigors of deployment can take a toll.
Sept. 8, 2017
Suicide prevention month: stopping suicide is everyone’s battle

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time for Americans to build awareness and help understand suicide in our culture. More than 40,000 Americans lose their life due to suicide each year and research shows that rates in the military and the general population are very close. The loss of any one
July 19, 2017
New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31

Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice something new. A Mental Health Assessment will now be part of every annual PHA, to help ensure that Airmen suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues are referred to the necessary care. Mental health
June 21, 2017
Connection saves lives: Be there to help prevent suicide

You can make a difference for someone struggling with suicidal thoughts with as little as eye contact and a friendly smile, an arm around the shoulder, or a kind word at the right time.
May 15, 2017
Don’t suffer alone – mental health disorders have effective treatments

Mental health disorders are relatively common within civilian and military communities, but with early treatment, most mental health disorders can be effectively treated, and patients can return to mental wellness.
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