A new Department of Defense policy recognizes the private nature of mental health care and is part of a larger DOD effort to reduce the stigma that is often associated with seeking help for mental health.

We all have difficulties. Dr. Joshua Morganstein gives us his top signals that let us know we might need some help. - not sleeping well - trouble at work - continuing conflicts with people - increased substance use (alcohol, tobacco, medication) - thinking about hurting yourself or other people This video is part of a series addressing ...

Dr. Joshua Morganstein gives us some of his tips on how to have difficult conversations with someone who we outrank. This video is part of a series addressing mental health concerns in the military. Learn more at www.health.mil/mentalhealth

Dr. Joshua Morganstein gives some ideas on who you can talk to if you are having a difficult time. Some people you might want to talk to are a peer, a trusted supervisor, someone who has gone through what you've been through, someone who you trust to keep your confidentiality, a faith leader, a mentor, your primary care provider, or a mental ...

Dr. Joshua Morganstein addresses a very common question: Will seeking mental or behavioral health services affect my security clearance? The short answer is: No. A study from 2012 - 2018 looked at 2.3 million security clearances. Of those 2.3 million clearances, almost 47,000 people reported psychological health issues. Of those 47,000 people, ...

Coming home from deployment can be challenging. We might feel a sense of loss of meaning or that other people don't understand the experiences we had. Dr. Morganstein gives 3 easy tips for adjusting to life back at home. 1. Give yourself time and space. 2. Talk to your loved ones about what's going on. 3. Give your loved ones time and space ...

Part 3 - Follow Up Is a friend having a tough time? Do you want to talk to them and don't know how? Dr. Joshua Morganstein gives 3 tips on how to talk to a friend or colleague who you think might be having a hard time. 1. Set the stage for a conversation 2. Find the words 3. Follow-up This is the third video in a series that gives advice on ...

Part 2 - Find the Words Is a friend having a tough time? Do you want to talk to them and don't know how? Dr. Joshua Morganstein gives 3 tips on how to talk to a friend or colleague who you think might be having a hard time. 1. Set the stage for a conversation 2. Find the words 3. Follow-up This is the second video in a series that gives ...

Is a friend having a tough time? Do you want to talk to them and don't know how? Dr. Joshua Morganstein gives 3 tips on how to talk to a friend or colleague who you think might be having a hard time. 1. Set the stage for a conversation - find a time when you both have the time and aren't rushed 2. Find the words 3. Follow-up This is the first ...

Do you have a friend or colleague who might be having a hard time? Dr. Joshua Morganstein gives some tips on signs to look for and how to help. This video is part of a series addressing mental health concerns in the military. Learn more at www.health.mil/mentalhealth

There are many options for support available to those who are having thoughts of suicide and those around them.

Infographic depicting the Army COSC program