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. Although written for Air Force Commanders, information is relevant for other branchs of the military.

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.

Air Force Combat Wingman Program: Airmen Taking Care of Airmen
Deployment Health Clinical Center

The Air Force has initiated a new program to help airmen and their families deal with stress. Capitalizing on the time-honored tradition of Airmen taking care of Airmen, under this program airmen are encouraged to act as a wingmen and look out for each other’s well being. In the words of CMSAF Gerald Murray "Today’s operations tempo at home, and while deployed can cause a great deal of stress, anxiety, and even grief for our Airmen and their families. As any battle commander knows, you have to recognize when you need reinforcements."

Web Resources

Medline
A compilation of Panic Disorder resources produced by many different organizations

Military OneSource

Mental Health Self Assessment Program
Screening for Mental Health, Inc.

Referrals customized by individual bases and National Guard Units
Individual Military bases and National Guard Units are invited to add the online Mental Health Self Assessment screening link to their organization's web site. This will provide a direct link to mental health screening and referral services for your service members/families. Sign up by calling the Screening for Mental Health office at (781) 239-0071 (9-5 EST) or online.