In the wake of rising global disasters and their impact on the population, the Uniformed Services University, in conjunction with the American Psychiatric Association, has created a first-of-its-kind course to understand and prepare for such crises.

June’s DHA Minute focus on PTSD awareness and resources for military members, DOD civilians and families. Visit www.health.mil/mentalhealth to learn more.

Team McChord kicked off June with Warrior Heart, an initiative that embodies Air Mobility Command commander, U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan’s, directive to drive readiness. This keynote event launched the AMC-wide effort and introduced the concept of training your mind to Team McChord.

For many service members, the general rotation for a permanent change of station is every two to four years. Regardless of how many times a military family has moved, each move varies, and each family member responds differently to the transition.

Mental health can affect anyone at any age, including youth. Learn more about TRICARE's mental health coverage by visiting www.tricare.mil/mental

Dillon, a Walter Reed facility dog, received an honorary promotion to U.S. Marine master sergeant during a ceremony on June 1, at the Walter Reed Medical Center.

Ryan Mackey, a patient at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, speaks on the impacts of facility dogs at Walter Reed in the Military Advanced Training Center at Walter Reed in Bethesda, Maryland, June 28, 2023. Walter Reed's facility dogs initially undergo traditional service dog training with an accredited outside organization, and at Walter ...

Hospital Corpsman Ajanae Rodriguez, assigned to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's emergency department, speaks on the impacts of facility dogs at Walter Reed in the Military Advanced Training Center at Walter Reed in Bethesda, Maryland, June 28, 2023. Walter Reed's facility dogs initially undergo traditional service dog training with an ...

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Anna Burke , a dog handler at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, speaks on the impacts of facility dogs at Walter Reed in the Military Advanced Training Center at Walter Reed in Bethesda, Maryland, June 28, 2023. Walter Reed's facility dogs initially undergo traditional service dog training with an accredited ...

Jennifer Ignacio, a physical therapist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, speaks on the impacts of facility dogs at Walter Reed in the Military Advanced Training Center at Walter Reed in Bethesda, Maryland, June 28, 2023. Walter Reed's facility dogs initially undergo traditional service dog training with an accredited outside ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder is commonly associated with combat-related trauma, but service members may not know that PTSD can also be caused by experiences beyond the battlefield.

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell, and 101st Airborne Division leaders formally opened Behavioral Health North, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 15, providing about 2,000 soldiers and airmen more convenient access to mental health care.

Ask the Doc on a service member who may have an eating disorder or disordered eating and may benefit from mental health and nutrition counseling.

Brooke Army Medical Center commissioned a new four-legged staff member to the rank of Air Force major during a ceremony held June 6.

Stigma can be a barrier to a service member seeking support for their mental health. Recognizing mental health as part of overall health and changing attitudes are keys to addressing it.