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Rethinking Air Force Mental Health Support: Increasing …

(5 days ago) WebThe goal of the mental health team is to encourage and enable early intervention for members struggling with mental health issues. The Air Force tested this …

https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Aether-ASOR/Articles/Article-Display/Article/3221494/rethinking-air-force-mental-health-support-increasing-resiliency-and-retention/

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Reducing the stigma and encouraging mental health care …

(4 days ago) WebAir Force Staff Sgt. Bradley Borytsky, a 28th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron alcohol and drug prevention and treatment technician (left), talks with Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Collins, the 28th …

https://health.mil/News/Articles/2021/05/18/Reducing-the-stigma-and-encouraging-mental-health-care-in-the-military

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Air Force leaders urge more focus on mental health as …

(9 days ago) WebAir Force leaders urge more focus on mental health as suicides rise. Senior Airman Piketinal Alou, left, and Airman 1st Class Destiny Story of the 502nd Comptroller Squadron hold messages of

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2022/09/28/air-force-leaders-urge-more-focus-on-mental-health-as-suicides-rise/

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New DAF Mental Health Overview clarifies mental health …

(2 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 Surgeon …

https://www.afgsc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3739915/new-daf-mental-health-overview-clarifies-mental-health-resources-for-airmen-gua/

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Air Force updates mental health care policies, lowers barriers

(9 days ago) WebThe Air Force’s mental health waiver policy in both the Air Force’s Medical Standards Directory (MSD) and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide has been updated to …

https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3763110/air-force-updates-mental-health-care-policies-lowers-barriers/

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Air Force eyes more mental health initiatives as suicides continue

(8 days ago) WebThe Air Force has also launched a team of around 60 people to discuss ways to make troops and their families more resilient. Ideas include turning a localized …

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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USAF Modernizes Its Policies On Mental Health Treatment

(2 days ago) WebThe United States Air Force recently updated its policy on mental health. USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) leader Gen. Mike Minihan announced plans to …

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/usaf-modernizes-its-policies-on-mental-health-treatment/

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New Air Force policy aims to help aviators seek mental health care

(8 days ago) WebThe Air Force has updated its mental health rules to allow airmen to seek treatment for 60 days before they are required to obtain a return-to-duty waiver to …

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2024/05/03/new-air-force-policy-aims-to-help-aviators-seek-mental-health-care/

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RAND Research on Suicide Prevention in the United States Air Force

(5 days ago) WebRAND's research portfolio on suicide prevention in the U.S. Air Force centers on the evaluation of mental health and upstream targets for suicide prevention. This …

https://www.rand.org/pubs/corporate_pubs/CPA2660-5.html

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USAF Should Rethink Its Approach to Mental Health and Suicide

(2 days ago) WebThe Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s Spectrum of Resilience lays out recommendations for addressing mental health, from self-care on the left to clinical …

https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2023/05/air-force-should-rethink-its-approach-mental-health-and-suicide/386937/

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Air Force Pilots Now Can Start Mental Health Treatment and Won't

(Just Now) WebAn Air Force policy change will allow pilots to receive 60 days of mental health treatment without being taken out of flight status, a notable policy update as the …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/05/07/new-air-force-policy-allows-pilots-continue-flying-while-seeking-mental-health-treatment.html

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Air Force Overhauls Policy to Support Airmen’s Mental Health and …

(8 days ago) WebIn a groundbreaking shift, the U.S. Air Force has implemented a policy change to better support the mental well-being of its pilots. As mental health continues to be a …

https://trendydigests.com/2024/05/11/air-force-overhauls-policy-to-support-airmens-mental-health-and-flight-readiness/

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Uniformed Services University Shares Vital Research on Military …

(2 days ago) WebUniformed Services University experts discuss brain health and mental health challenges for Ukrainian service members.

https://vce.health.mil/MHSHome/News/Dvids-Articles/2024/05/10/news470833?type=Presentations&page=3

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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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Group Therapy Provides Mental Health Support to Work Through …

(Just Now) WebU.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Ottignon, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (right), greets U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Biannca Davis, staff …

https://health.mil/News/Dvids-Articles/2024/05/16/news471344

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BY ORDER OF THE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 44-172 …

(4 days ago) WebThis supplement implements Air Force Instruction (AFI) 44-172, Mental Health, and aligns with Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 44-1, Medical Operations. It provides services in …

https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/afrc/publication/afi44-172_afrcsup/afi44-172_afrcsup.pdf

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Air Force swimmer Madelyn Letendre aims to use Rhodes …

(3 days ago) WebAir Force swimmer Madelyn Letendre is driven by a combination of passion to serve others and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Growing up in a family rooted in …

https://www.ncaa.org/news/2024/5/6/media-center-air-force-swimmer-madelyn-letendre-aims-to-use-rhodes-scholarship-to-improve-military-mental-health.aspx?print=true

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Air Force updates mental healthcare waiver timeline for aviators

(Just Now) WebThe Air Force’s mental health waiver policy in both the Air Force’s Medical Standards Directory and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide has been updated to allow …

https://www.kirtland.af.mil/News/Article/3773250/air-force-updates-mental-healthcare-waiver-timeline-for-aviators-lowers-barriers/

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Paws with a cause: Puppies train to help veterans manage mental …

(Just Now) WebA small shrine is growing with tributes from the Air Force unit grappling with the death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson. Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get …

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/05/09/paws-with-a-cause-puppies-train-to-help-veterans-manage-mental-health/

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VA Nurse uses Air Force training, medical background to render …

(8 days ago) WebQuick Thinking Nurse: Stephanie Kelnhofer, MSN, RN, MH-BC, stands in a hallway of the Omaha VA Medical Center’s Mental Health Clinic where she serves as a …

https://www.va.gov/nebraska-western-iowa-health-care/stories/va-nurse-uses-air-force-training-medical-background-to-render-first-aid-to-critically-injured-motorcyclist/

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Air Force IDs airman fatally shot by Florida sheriff’s officer

(3 days ago) WebThe Air Force has identified a man shot and killed by a Florida sheriff’s deputy Friday as Senior Airman Roger Fortson. Fortson, 23, was assigned to the 4th …

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2024/05/07/air-force-ids-airman-fatally-shot-by-florida-sheriffs-officer/

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Upper Peninsula Wellness Task Force to host meeting on May 23

(4 days ago) WebThe meeting will host Marquette County Health Department members to identify key parts of suicide prevention. Task Force is set to provide an update about …

https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2024/05/16/upper-peninsula-wellness-task-force-host-meeting-may-23/

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