By Sarah Heynen, DCoE Strategic
Communications
Most service members experience normal
reactions to the stressors of war. These are adaptive behaviors, which
generally decrease, even cease, when service members return home. However, when
these reactions interfere with a person’s ability to return to “the way things
were,” it is appropriate to seek psychological health care. In honor of Mental
Health Awareness Month, the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological
Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) and Military Pathways are joining
forces to host an online event on Facebook 3-4 p.m. (EDT) May 30, 2012 to answer
questions and provide resources on common post-deployment psychological health
challenges – and information on where to get help.
To get involved visit the event page and
click “join.” Log on at 3 p.m. (EDT) May 30 and write your question directly on
the event page wall. Questions will be answered as they are submitted. If you
will not be available to ask your question during the live event, ask early!
All questions will be answered during or after the live event.
This online opportunity allows for service
members, veterans, military families and providers to ask questions regardless
of location or time of day. Leading military organizations that specialize in
mental health will be ready to answer questions and provide valuable resources
to address common psychological health challenges that arise upon reintegration
including but not limited to depression, anxiety, substance misuse, etc.
Worried about yourself or loved one who
recently returned? Military Pathways offers free anonymous assessments online.
The DCoE Outreach Center is also available 24/7 to answer your questions via
phone at 866-966-1020, email at resources@dcoeoutreach.org or online chat at
www.dcoe.health.mil/247help.
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