Mental Health Topics

Alcohol and Substances

Using alcohol and other substances to cope with stress can have unintended consequences. Learn about the toll alcohol and drugs can take on your physical and mental health.

• How Excessive Drinking Impacts Your Health
• The Impact of Alcohol on Your Sleep Health
• Substance Misuse as a Coping Mechanism

Anger

Feelings of anger are a common reaction to stress. Learn healthy ways to handle these emotions to improve your professional and personal relationships.

• Managing Anger in Your Relationships
• Anger Management Techniques

Depression

Depression can happen to anyone. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Learn about the signs, care options, and how to help with these resources.

• Dealing with Depression: Symptoms and Treatment
• How to Combat Isolation and Loneliness

Grief and Loss

Dealing with grief and loss can be difficult. Use these resources to support yourself and others during the grieving process.

• Coping with the Trauma of Suicide Loss
• Coping with Mass Shootings
• Helping Children through the Grieving Process
• How to Cope with Common Causes of Loss
• Getting Support for Chronic Grief

Ostracism

Ostracism, or the intentional exclusion of others, is harmful to team morale and mission readiness. Take action to create a culture of connection on your team.

• Combating Ostracism: Tips and Strategies
• Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness: Connect to Protect
• Ostracism and Your Mental Health
• Recognizing and Countering Ostracism–Ready and Resilient Military Community
• Preventing Harm from Ostracism

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD is one of the most common invisible wounds of war and can be caused by many types of trauma. Separate fact from fiction about PTSD and learn about treatment options below.

• Dispelling Myths About PTSD
• Strategies for Coping with Flashbacks
• Treatment Options for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Stress and Anxiety

Stress and anxiety are two common mental health challenges that service members face. Use these tools to better understand how to better manage them.

• Stress Reduction Techniques for High Stress Operations
• Anxiety 101
• Easing Holiday and Reintegration Stress
• The Physiology of Combat Stress Reaction
• Understanding and Coping with Natural and Human-made Disasters

Suicide Prevention

Help is always available. Use these resources to help your team and yourself in case of crisis.

• Suicide Prevention: Resources for Line Leaders
• You Are Not Alone: Suicide Prevention Tools for Warriors