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Air Force, Space Force Offer New Mental Health Referrals Under …

(1 days ago) People also askDoes Air Force have a mental health program?FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- Air Force mental health leaders implemented a new initiative to nearly all Air Force bases to improve access to mental health, increase access to support resources, and mitigate the impact on readiness.New mental health care initiative improves access to care and readiness airforcemedicine.af.milHow does air pollution affect mental health and well being?Dr. Anet Varghese

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New DAF Mental Health Overview clarifies mental health - U.S.

(6 days ago) WEBThe “Mental Health Overview” project lead, Lt. Col. Eric Meyer, deputy director of psychological health and psychiatry consultant to the U.S. Air Force …

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3737367/new-daf-mental-health-overview-clarifies-mental-health-resources-for-airmen-gua/

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DOD Announces Implementation of the Brandon Act An Official …

(3 days ago) WEBDOD Announces Implementation of the Brandon Act. WASHINGTON, May 5, 2023 - Today Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Gilbert Cisneros, Jr. signed a …

https://www.myairforcebenefits.us.af.mil/News/DOD-Announces-Implementation-of-the-Brandon-Act

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New Rules to Speeding Up Mental Health Care - Air Force …

(3 days ago) WEBAirman and Guardians seeking mental health care have access to a new referral system intended to accelerate accesss, the Department of the Air Force …

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-mental-health-care-referrals/

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U.S. Military Departments Implement Brandon Act to Improve …

(Just Now) WEBCall 800-342-9667. is available 24/7 for service members, veterans, and family members with questions about psychological health topics. Trained mental …

https://health.mil/News/Dvids-Articles/2023/09/28/news454551

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New mental health care initiative improves access to care and …

(7 days ago) WEBAir Force mental health leaders implemented a new initiative to nearly all Air Force bases to improve access to mental health, increase access to support …

https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Display/Article/3387966/new-mental-health-care-initiative-improves-access-to-care-and-readiness/

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For service members, access to mental health care streamlined …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Brandon Act has greatly simplified and sped up the process of helping service members get mental health treatment if they need it., The official News page of …

https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Display/Article/3652866/for-service-members-access-to-mental-health-care-streamlined-under-brandon-act/

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For Service Members, Access to Mental Health Care Streamlined …

(2 days ago) WEBWithin the DOD and military services, the Brandon Act allows service members to request a mental health evaluation just by making the request to their …

https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/NEWS/Article-Display/Article/3655735/for-service-members-access-to-mental-health-care-streamlined-under-brandon-act/

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Brandon Act aims to improve mental health support > …

(5 days ago) WEBThe Brandon Act aims at improving the referral process for service members seeking a mental health evaluation and allowing them to seek help confidentially, the undersecretary of defense for personnel …

https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Display/Article/3386667/brandon-act-aims-to-improve-mental-health-support/

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Airmen, guardians given greater flexibility in seeking care for …

(Just Now) WEBThe Air Force is the latest service to implement a new policy for access to mental health services as mandated by a federal law known as the Brandon Act. …

https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2023-08-07/air-force-introduces-brandon-act-10973550.html

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Brandon Act expedites mental health care referrals for Airmen

(7 days ago) WEBThe Brandon Act is intended to help identify and get care for mental health concerns by making it easier to access – and required of leaders to take seriously – …

https://www.afrc.af.mil/News/Article/3486555/brandon-act-expedites-mental-health-care-referrals-for-airmen-guardians/

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The Brandon Act Health.mil

(4 days ago) WEBThe Brandon Act empowers service members to seek support by requesting a referral through a commanding officer or supervisor for a mental health evaluation. The new …

https://health.mil/Reference-Center/Frequently-Asked-Questions/Brandon-Act

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Air Force, Space Force Offer New Mental Health Referrals Under …

(5 days ago) WEBAirmen and Space Force Guardians can now request a mental health referral from their superiors and will be connected with a medical professional within one …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/08/07/air-force-space-force-offer-new-mental-health-referrals-under-brandon-act.html

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New analysis of Air Force suicides explores contributing factors

(6 days ago) WEBAlcohol use was a factor in 39.3% of deaths. 68.4% of decedents reported suicidal thoughts at some point in their lives, while 58.1% had previously communicated …

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2024/03/27/new-analysis-of-air-force-suicides-explores-contributing-factors/

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Department of Defense Works to Dispel Stigma of Seeking Mental …

(Just Now) WEBThe military services recently implemented phase one of the act. While service members may have misperceptions about mental health care, McConnell Air …

https://health.mil/News/Dvids-Articles/2023/12/04/news458878

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Brandon Act expedites mental health care referrals for Airmen

(7 days ago) WEBThe Brandon Act is intended to help identify and get care for mental health concerns by making it easier to access - and required of leaders to take seriously - …

https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Display/Article/3486069/brandon-act-expedites-mental-health-care-referrals-for-airmen-guardians/

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Air Force mental health leaders discuss future of field

(2 days ago) WEBMental health leaders across the Air Force met virtually for an annual conference, August 9-13, to discuss military mental health care, telehealth, the impact …

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2742123/air-force-mental-health-leaders-discuss-future-of-field/

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Air Force eyes more mental health initiatives as suicides continue

(8 days ago) WEBNinety airmen in the active duty force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard are thought to have died by suicide in 2022, according to Pentagon data. That …

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2023/08/31/air-force-eyes-more-mental-health-initiatives-as-suicides-continue/

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Around the Air Force: Budget 2025 Testimony, Mental Health …

(2 days ago) WEBIn this week’s look around the Air Force, senior leaders testify to a Senate subcommittee about the fiscal year 2025 budget, and a new Mental Health Overview …

https://www.afrc.af.mil/News/Article/3749101/around-the-air-force-budget-2025-testimony-mental-health-resources/

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Brandon Act expedites mental health care referrals for Airmen

(2 days ago) WEBARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- Airmen and Guardians can expect to see an additional referral process for mental health care as the Brandon Act is implemented …

https://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3502235/brandon-act-expedites-mental-health-care-referrals-for-airmen-guardians/

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Air Force to review discharges of troops with mental health …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Air Force said Thursday it will review the cases of former airmen who claim the service discriminated against them due to a mental health condition, or being …

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2023/09/29/air-force-to-review-discharges-of-troops-with-mental-health-conditions/

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Around the Air Force: Budget 2025 Testimony, Mental Health …

(3 days ago) WEBIn this week’s look around the Air Force, senior leaders testify to a Senate subcommittee about the fiscal year 2025 budget, and a new Mental Health Overview …

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3749101/around-the-air-force-budget-2025-testimony-mental-health-resources/

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It’s Time to Act on Pilots’ Mental Health Scientific American

(3 days ago) WEBIn early April, a committee of U.S. aviation, aeromedical and safety experts published a landmark report commissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) …

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/its-time-to-act-on-pilots-mental-health/

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Brandon Act expedites mental health care referrals for Airmen

(7 days ago) WEBARLINGTON, VA, August 7, 2023 - Airmen and Guardians can expect to see an additional referral process for mental health care as the Brandon Act is implemented throughout …

https://www.myairforcebenefits.us.af.mil/News/Brandon-Act-expedites-mental-health-care-referrals-for-Airmen-Guardians

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Fairchild Air Force Base Mental Health department decreased wait …

(6 days ago) WEBFairchild Air Force Base Mental Health department decreased wait time to 24 hours. Staff Sgt. Joseph Chang, left, a mental health technician assigned to the 92nd …

https://www.fairchild.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3752955/fairchild-air-force-base-mental-health-department-decreased-wait-time-to-24-hou/

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