Military and veterans’ organizations around the globe will recognize Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day June 27. In an effort to encourage PTSD sufferers to seek help, service members and their families are urged to take an online, anonymous, mental health self-assessment at www.MindBodyStrength.org. The self-assessment takes less than a minute, and gives users information about their risk of PTSD and, most importantly, information about where to seek help.
“Service members and their families are so accustomed to being self-sufficient that many hesitate to talk to a clinician about their symptoms. However, seeking help is a sign of strength,” said Dr. Robert Ciulla, a clinical psychologist and chief of the population and prevention programs at the National Center for Telehealth and Technology (T2). “Taking the first step can be the hardest, but it doesn’t have to be. Online screenings are anonymous, free, and always accessible.”
To help those who may be struggling, the Department of Defense teamed up with the nonprofit organization, Screening for Mental Health, to launch Military Pathways. Military Pathways gives service personnel and their families the opportunity to learn more about mental health and alcohol use through anonymous self-assessments offered online. The program is run by the nonprofit Screening for Mental Health, Inc. and is funded by the Department of Defense with support from the Center for Telehealth and Technology (T2health.org).
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