May 20, 2025 Alamo Wing Reservist Brings Mental Health Expertise to Kunsan Air Base U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Gibson, an approachable leader with a warm smile, served 11 years in the U.S. Air Force as an active-duty mental health technician. With proud Southern roots that encourage Gibson’s love for conversation and a personality that thrives off getting to know others,
July 14, 2022 New 988 dialing code to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Starting Saturday, July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will change to a new three-digit dialing code: 988.
July 13, 2022 Healthy weight: How diet, lifestyle and mental health impact your eating habits and fitness Think you might need to lose a little weight? You're not alone. Even in the military, where maintaining physical fitness remains a job requirement and a key component of military readiness, thousands of service members struggle with weight.
July 5, 2022 Air Force secretary talks PTSD, mental health with medical leaders Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall met with Air Force Medical Service leaders to discuss the Department of the Air Force’s approach to prioritizing post-traumatic stress disorder care and support June 24.
May 31, 2022 Stop, drop and roll: Not just for fires We expect that most people will recall the stop, drop and roll drill if their clothing catches fire, but we’ve not collectively programmed such an instinctual response to mental health challenges. It’s almost as if we need to teach a short, memorable approach from an early age so that it overrides
May 26, 2022 Suicide prevention and mental health resources provide help: You are not alone Life is full of ups and downs. But sometimes life events - financial strain, relationships, isolation, emotional or sexual abuse, stress, and misuse or abuse of alcohol or drugs - can lead to depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide for some. It’s important to remember that you are not alone.
May 6, 2022 Mental struggles often go hand-in-hand with alcohol abuse WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is also devoting attention to the dangers of alcohol abuse this month.With summertime drawing near, important life changes could be on the way for
May 3, 2022 Mental Health Awareness: It’s okay to answer Question 21 May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a good time to bring up Question 21 on Standard Form 86, which federal employees complete for initial or renewed security clearances.
Feb. 22, 2022 Air Force partners with NYU for mental health technician toolkit Improving access to mental health care continues to be a top priority, and one way the Air Force is doing that is through Integrated Operational Support.
June 19, 2021 Mental health: Pushing past the stigma The wellness of service members is a priority across the Department of the Air Force, yet mental health has remained one of the most challenging components.