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Oct. 1, 2024
AFGSC Prioritizing Suicide Prevention and Support

AFGSC observed Suicide Prevention Month in September through multiple command-wide initiatives, providing support to Airmen, Guardians, and their families.
April 11, 2024
New DAF Mental Health Overview clarifies mental health resources for Airmen, Guardians

The overview guide contains seven brief chapters that debunk common mental health assumptions, differentiate clinical and non-clinical treatments, and provide guidance on the spectrum of mental health care available for different symptoms and levels of mental distress.
Sept. 5, 2023
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.
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.
Sept. 1, 2022
Kirtland recognizes mental health heroes during suicide prevention month

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, the 377th Medical Group Mental Health Clinic and 377th Air Base Wing Violence Prevention Program are highlighting mental health heroes at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
Aug. 31, 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
Dec. 16, 2016
Herschel Walker: No shame in asking for help

No matter how mentally tough you may be, it’s always okay to ask for help when facing a challenge or dealing with a mental health issue. That was Herschel Walker’s message to Team Kirtland audiences during a visit to the base Dec. 12-13. Walker came to the base to tell Airmen about his suffering and

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