Navy and Marine Corps Medical News, Issue 9, 11 September 2009

Abstract

Navy Medicine is committed to ensuring our Sailors and Marines are medically prepared to meet their mission. This commitment, which is at the heart of Force Health Protection, includes both their physical and mental wellbeing. The two are inextricably linked and vitally important to overall health. The stress of our present operational tempo, including the number and length of deployments, impacts the psychological and emotional health of each of us and our families. We are striving to reduce the stigma surrounding psychological health issues. This stigma can be a significant barrier to seeking mental health services for active duty, civilians, and family members. Admiral Michael Mullen, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Chief, stated that the act of reaching out for help is, in fact, one of the most courageous acts and one of the first big steps to reclaiming your career, your life and your future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 11, 2009
Accession Number
ADA548939

Entities

People

  • Matthew Epright

Organizations

  • Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Marine Corps
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mental Health
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Personnel Management
  • Physicians
  • Public Health
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.