Military Leader Resources

United States Air Force Leader’s Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
The purpose of the Leader's Guide is to help unit leaders recognize distress related behaviors, provide support to individuals within the unit, and collaborate with helping agencies to meet the needs of individuals in distress. There is some information about nutrition in this guide, which may be relevant for service members struggling with eating-related problems. Although written for Air Force Commanders, information is relevant for other military branches.

United States Navy Leader’s Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
The focus of this guide is to assist leaders with awareness and intervention strategies before a Sailor has reached the threshold of debilitating distress, as indicated by emotional difficulties, violence or behaviorally linked accidents.  It provides guidance to leaders on giving emotional and material support to individuals across the continuum of distress, from a healthy and prevention status, to severe distress. There is some information about nutrition in this guide, which may be relevant for service members struggling with eating-related problems.

Military OneSource
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Military Members at Risk for Eating Disorders
Pressure to meet weight standards can impact some service personnel.