Military Leader Resources

Leader's Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
United States Air Force
Good general information about work and combat related stressors, with specifics about preventing, recognizing and managing stress. Although written for Air Force leadership, information is relevant for other branches of the military.

Navy Leader's Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
United States Navy
Good general information about stress, with specifics about preventing, recognizing and managing stress. Although written for Navy leadership, information is relevant for other branches of the military.

Leaders Guide for Managing Marines in Distress
United States Marine Corps
Information about recognizing and managing stressors. Although written for Marine Corps leadership, information is relevant for other branches of the military.

Leaders' Manual for Combat Stress Control
United States Army
Although specifically designed for Army service members, information is relevant for other branches of the military.

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."

Handouts and Fact Sheets for Military Leaders

Stress Management: A Guide for Senior Leaders
U.S. Army Physical Fitness Research Institute, U.S. Army War College
This is a resource guide for senior leaders to understand and offer guidance to service members dealing with conflicts, disappointments, frustrations, losses and pressures that can make them feel nervous, unable to sleep, angry, etc.

USACHPPM Technical Guide 242 Combat Operational Stress Reactions (COSR) Prevention: Leader Actions
U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
Pocket guide for military leaders to help assess combat operational stress reactions.

Videos

Soldiers, Stress, and Depression: Profiles in Personal Courage
A short video presentation for service members, commanders, and families about stress and depression. Specifically, it normalizes the problem of stress and depression and addresses barriers to seeking help. Although the video addresses Army personnel, the information is relevant to other branches of the military.

Web Resources for Military Leaders

Military OneSource

Hooah4health
Provides are variety of stress management resources for military personnel.