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Sept. 2, 2025
Perpetual Silence

“He’s gone. Shawn...he’s gone.”Silence.“Did you hear me?”Pause.My voice cracked when I responded, understanding I would never be able to call or talk to my younger brother again.“Yeah.”Shawn had ended his own life.Suicide can happen quietly and sometimes it’s the people closest to us who are
March 5, 2025
Military Aviator Peer Support Program expands with 59th Medical Wing research, leadership

The Military Aviator Peer Support program at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, developed by the 86th Operations Group with support from the 59th Medical Wing, provides Air Force aviators with peer-based, non-medical mental health support to address stressors while maintaining flight readiness.
May 23, 2024
The mind matters in May

As Mental Health Awareness Month unfolds, the significance of mental well-being within the military community takes center stage. Beyond the physical demands of service, the mental toll on soldiers, veterans, and their families underscores the critical need for increased support and awareness.
May 22, 2024
Mental Health Is Health: How to get mental health care with TRICARE

Staying healthy is more than just taking care of your body. If you’re experiencing symptoms of a mental health concern, TRICARE covers services so you can get the care you need. Using these covered services can help put you on a path to mental and physical wellness.
April 29, 2024
Empowering survivors: Confronting sexual assault, supporting healing, and promoting awareness

As April marks Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, it's important to acknowledge the issue at hand. A study conducted in February 2018 by RALIANCE, a national partnership dedicated to ending sexual violence, found that nationally, 81 percent of women and 43 percent of men reported
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.
Nov. 14, 2023
Empowering service members: advancing mental health access, targeted care

Taking the initiative to seek help for emotional difficulties is a courageous and responsible step for a service member. Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center’s Mental Health Clinic is dedicated to ensuring that all service members receive effective care in a timely manner.
Oct. 11, 2023
Pilots undergo high-performance mindset training

Instructor pilots experienced a unique opportunity to gain insights into high-performance mindset training through the Warrior's Edge training program from Oct. 4 to 5, 2023.
Sept. 5, 2023
Kirtland | Mental health awareness

The health of the mind is just important as the health of the body. Our mental health is an important part of our well-being.
Sept. 1, 2023
Goodfellow | Shining a light on resources during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Help is readily available, and professionals can help you and/or your family cope with things such as work stress, relationship problems, legal issues and substance abuse concerns. If you are struggling, reach out and get the support you need. You earned it. You’re entitled to it. You deserve it.