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How to Develop Healthy Sleep Habits

Image of two service members sleeping. Source: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michel Sauret Image of two service members sleeping. Source: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michel Sauret

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Sleep is important in life, just like air, food and water. It allows your body to heal, boosts your immune system and improves learning and memory. With healthy sleep habits, you are more likely to perform your best, whether you are at home, deployed or away for training. 

Common Sleep Myths

Myth: Some people need less sleep than others to function well. 

You should try to get seven to eight hours of quality sleep every 24 hours to be mission ready. Read More

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Deployments can be 'significant stressor' for families but help is available

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10/7/2016
A sailor returning from a seven-month deployment reunites with his family. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andre T. Richard)

While deployments can be stressful on the families of those deployed, there are a few tips families can follow to help alleviate some of the stress and resources they can turn to for support

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TRICARE expands access to mental health care, substance use disorder treatment

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9/29/2016
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Significant improvements to TRICARE's mental health benefit being implemented

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Suicide prevention: How to recognize the warning signs

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9/22/2016
Five signs that may mean someone is in emotional pain and might be at risk for suicide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Chris Botzum)

How to recognize the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide, and what steps to take

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Psychological issues key part of recent military health summit

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9/21/2016
Public Health Service Cmdr. Robin Toblin with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research was one of the more than 1,700 health care providers and policy makers from the Military Health System, the Department of Veterans Affairs, academia and commercial research companies who met in person and virtually during the recent Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Summit held at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. (DCoE photo by Terry Welch)

Mental health issues were an important part of the recent 2016 Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Summit that was held at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia.

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Nurse Advice Line serves as important tool for suicide prevention

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9/21/2016
Army Private 1st Class Luselys Lugardo, a soldier assigned to the New Jersey Army National Guard, poses in front of a shattered mirror for a portrait. The shattered glass represents the way suicide hurts families, friends and coworkers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht)

There are many resources to help service members and their families in dealing with suicide. The Nurse Advice Line is one more tool to use.

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10 tips to help foster healthy sleep habits

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9/6/2016
Army National Guard Soldiers catch a few minutes of sleep on board C-17 Globemaster III. Sleep is important for healthy brain function, emotional well-being and overall good physical health. But many service members and veterans are not getting the sleep they need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

Sleep is important for healthy brain function, emotional well-being and overall good physical health

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A good NAPP is key to better sleep

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7/25/2016
Air Force Senior Airman Karen Machado takes a nap before going to a deployed location.

A new smartphone app will soon help warfighters get the sleep they need

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Recruitment underway for competitive game to end tobacco use

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7/6/2016
‘Play to win’ tXtobacco trivia contest has serious goals

This piece for end users is intended to spur recruitment in the tXtobacco trivia game.

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Sleep cycles

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6/22/2016
U.S. Army Rangers, rest for a moment in between events during the Best Ranger Competition 2016, at Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The competition is a three-day event consisting of challenges that test competitor's physical, mental, and technical capabilities. The Rangers compete for nearly sixty hours with little or no sleep, and must rest intermittently for minutes at a time while waiting to begin their next event. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Justin P. Morelli)

You’ll feel more rested waking up at the end of a sleep cycle

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Reclaiming your life is purpose of PTSD program

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6/8/2016
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Brooke Army Medical Center’s Intensive Outpatient Program for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder program launched two years ago to offer short-term, focused care to service members with PTSD

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U.S. service member hospitalizations for mental health disorders drops to lowest level in seven years

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5/27/2016
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A new study shows the number of hospitalizations for active duty service members suffering from mental health disorders dropped to the lowest level in seven years.

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Web, mobile technology helps MHS beneficiaries assess, improve mental health

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5/25/2016
Breathe2Relax, a mobile app, teaches how to reduce tension by breathing from the diaphragm, a deeper type of breathing that helps to induce a calming response in widely different circumstances.

DHA mental health professional talks mobile and web technologies that are available to beneficiaries

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Resources help new military moms gain resiliency against post-partum depression

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5/23/2016
New mothers can sometimes feel overwhelmed, which can sometimes result in post-partum depression.

Feeling the “baby blues” is common for new moms. But it could develop into post-partum depression. Experts offer tips on how to recognize it and how to prevent it.

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Having good mental health is essential to readiness

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5/12/2016
Capt. Robert DeMartino, director of Mental Health Policy for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, discusses mental health programs available to service members and beneficiaries who are experiencing stress from everyday life.

DHA mental health professional talks about the services that are available to beneficiaries

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Find help for mental health challenges – big or small

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5/9/2016
Since 1949, May has been observed as National Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to bring about greater awareness of psychological health concerns and conditions, to offer support for those who are living with these conditions, and to promote increased access to care and treatment.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the perfect time to learn about the tools that may help you improve your overall mental health

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