“You carry around the stress of all the troops. From your [commanding officer] to the private, they come to you. The question is: who do you go to?”    —U.S. Navy Lt. (Chaplain) Jose Bautista Rojas

Real Warriors Campaign recently launched video public service announcements (PSAs) highlighting the importance for caregivers to seek help. Whether at home or deployed, medics, nurses, physicians, chaplains and military families often cope with both their own stress and those they support. Watch and share the PSAs to encourage caregivers to reach out for support if they’re coping with stress or other psychological health concerns.

Video courtesy of Real Warriors Campaign

The PSAs feature service members, veterans and family members who have shared their personal stories with Real Warriors through video profiles. Their stories show that asking for help, even when you’re a caregiver, is not a sign of weakness. There are tools and resources caregivers can access to help them build and maintain their own resilience while continuing to support service members’ and veterans’ psychological health. To access practical tools, tips and resources, visit realwarriors.net, dcoe.health.mil, or contact the DCoE Outreach Center, available 24/7, at 866-966-1020 or resources@dcoeoutreach.org.

Sponsored by Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, Real Warriors Campaign raises awareness of the signs and symptoms of psychological health concerns and encourages service members, veterans and families to reach out for the psychological health care and support they need.