Health Care Happenings

May has been a very busy month. As we close-out Mental Health Month and end this day, Memorial Day, it is important to acknowledge the resources and tools the Department of Defense (DoD) has developed to help build resiliency among troops-veterans and their families, while working hard to eliminate the stigma associated with seeking help.

Two such resources?

• AfterDeployment.org.  If you or someone you know has recently returned from deployment and would benefit from behavior health care that is easily accessible and private, encourage them to visit afterdployment.org.

afterdeployment.org offers servicemembers and veterans information on 18 behavioral health care topics, including post-traumatic stress, depression, anger, and anxiety. The site also provides information on topics that might impact a servicemember’s mental health: mild traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, tobacco, and alcohol and drugs.

• Real Warriors Campaign.  I talked about this resource last week. Learn more, hear more—listen to real stories from servicemembers who have displayed great strength and courage by seeking the care and support they needed. In addition, you can access other useful news and information through a collection of multimedia resources.

Hold on to all your Memorial Day memories of the past, present and future by sharing these valuable resources with someone you know and love. We can never do too much for our military, veterans and their families.

Happy Memorial Day to one and all!