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(5 days ago) WebMental health is a top priority for the Department of the Air Force and the Air Force Medical Service. This Mental Health Overview provides our total force with the basics on staying mentally healthy and provides resources, clinical and non-clinical, to support your …

https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/Portals/1/Documents/Mental-Health-An-Overview-for-Service-Members.pdf

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New mental health care initiative improves access to care and …

(7 days ago) WebAir Force mental health leaders implemented a new initiative to nearly all Air Force bases to improve access to mental health, increase access to support resources, and mitigate the impact on readiness. For more than a year, the Air Force Medical Service has been rolling out Mental Health Targeted Care, an initiative that helps Airmen and

https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article/3389120/new-mental-health-care-initiative-improves-access-to-care-and-readiness/

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Mental Health Service Specialist (4C031) - U.S. Air Force

(5 days ago) WebThe challenges of working in the Air Force can be both physically and mentally taxing. Working with psychiatrists and psychologists, Mental Health Service specialists are responsible for ensuring that every …

https://www.airforce.com/careers/healthcare/mental-health-service

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Air Force updates mental healthcare policies, lowers barriers

(3 days ago) WebThe Air Force’s mental health waiver policy in both the Air Force’s Medical Standards Directory and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide has been updated to allow for Airmen to receive 60 days of treatment for mental health concerns before a return to duty waiver to fly is required. (U.S. Air Force photo by Air Mobility Command Public Affairs)

https://www.dyess.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3762290/air-force-updates-mental-healthcare-policies-lowers-barriers/

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Rethinking Air Force Mental Health Support: Increasing Resiliency …

(5 days ago) WebA 2020 RAND report found Task Force True North’s embedded mental health teams gained the trust of Airmen and leaders. 16 As the embedded health teams gained trust with unit members, they created a safe space where Airmen received the mental health help they needed. More importantly, the trusted relationships resulted in …

https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Aether-ASOR/Articles/Article-Display/Article/3221494/rethinking-air-force-mental-health-support-increasing-resiliency-and-retention/

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Air Force Pilots Now Can Start Mental Health Treatment and Won't

(Just Now) WebThe update to the Air Force's Medical Standards Directory and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide now allows airmen to "receive 60 days of treatment for mental health concerns" before that waiver to

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/05/07/new-air-force-policy-allows-pilots-continue-flying-while-seeking-mental-health-treatment.html

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Air Force updates mental health care policies, lowers barriers

(7 days ago) WebThe Air Force’s mental health waiver policy in both the Air Force’s Medical Standards Directory and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide has been updated to allow for Airmen to receive 60 days of treatment for mental health concerns before a return to duty, The official News page of the Air Force Medical Service, providing the latest articles …

https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Display/Article/3762632/air-force-updates-mental-health-care-policies-lowers-barriers/

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Air Force Overhauls Policy to Support Airmen's Mental Health and …

(2 days ago) WebThe policy revision stems from a comprehensive study that examined Air Force suicides in 2020, revealing that mental health stigma and access to care were contributing factors among the 117

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/air-force-overhauls-policy-to-support-airmen-s-mental-health-and-flight-readiness/ar-BB1mcQgz

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New Rules to Speeding Up Mental Health Care - Air Force …

(3 days ago) WebAirman and Guardians seeking mental health care have access to a new referral system intended to accelerate accesss, the Department of the Air Force announced Aug. 7.. Under the new system, made possible by the Brandon Act, signed into law last December, service members can request a mental health referral for any reason by …

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-mental-health-care-referrals/

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US Air Force Publishes Mental MediWells for Servicemen

(9 days ago) WebThe “Mental Health Overview,” developed by Air Force Medical Service leaders, outlines critical requirements to support affected airmen and guardians in both clinical and non-clinical approaches. The guide aims to “destigmatize complexities” related to mental health, identify corresponding solutions, and establish recommendations for

https://www.thedefensepost.com/2024/04/17/us-air-mental-health-guide/

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USAF Modernizes Its Policies On Mental Health Treatment

(2 days ago) WebThe United States Air Force recently updated its policy on mental health. USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) leader Gen. Mike Minihan announced plans to eliminate stigma, increase access and add options to support Air Force personnel. Among the concrete moves, the Air Force’s Medical Standards Directory and Aerospace …

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/usaf-modernizes-its-policies-on-mental-health-treatment/

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Air Force updates mental healthcare policies, lowers barriers

(1 days ago) WebThe Air Force’s mental health waiver policy in both the Air Force’s Medical Standards Directory (MSD) and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide has been updated to allow for Airmen to receive 60 days of treatment for mental health concerns before a return to duty waiver to fly is required. (U.S. Air Force photo by Air Mobility Command Public …

https://www.amc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3760276/air-force-updates-mental-healthcare-policies-lowers-barriers/

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New DAF Mental Health Overview clarifies mental health resources …

(5 days ago) WebFALLS CHURCH, Va. -- Department of the Air Force mental health leaders published a new "Mental Health Overview" that outlines comprehensive resources for Airmen and Guardians seeking mental health support.Unveiled on March 6 during the 2024 Mental Health Flight Leadership Conference, the overview is a collaborative effort from …

https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Display/Article/3736266/new-daf-mental-health-overview-clarifies-mental-health-resources-for-airmen-gua/

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Air Force updates mental health care policies, lowers barriers

(9 days ago) WebThe Air Force’s mental health waiver policy in both the Air Force’s Medical Standards Directory (MSD) and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide has been updated to allow for Airmen to receive 60 days of treatment for mental health concerns before a return to duty waiver to fly is required. (U.S. Air Force photo by Air Mobility Command Public …

https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3763110/air-force-updates-mental-health-care-policies-lowers-barriers/

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Cannon AFB Medical Group continues targeted care model

(2 days ago) WebCannon AFB Air Commandos seeking mental health care can begin the vectoring process by scheduling an appointment with the 27th SOMDG behavioral health clinic at (575) 784-1108. The 27th Special Operations Medical Group began implementing the Department of the Air Force’s Targeted Care mental health treatment model, here, …

https://www.cannon.af.mil/News/Article/3768120/cannon-afb-medical-group-continues-targeted-care-model/

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6th Medical Group - MacDill Air Force Base > Health Services

(4 days ago) Web15 months. 18 months. 24 months. Annually thereafter. You can use the following methods to schedule appointments: call the appointment line at 813-828-2273, online using the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal, and with clinic staff. Unfortunately, the Pediatric Clinic can’t usually accommodate walk-ins unless appointment slots are available.

https://macdill.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Pediatrics

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Around the Air Force: Key to Reoptimizing, Mental Health Care …

(5 days ago) WebIn this week’s look around the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin discusses the Air Force’s approach to reoptimizing for Great Power Competition, a policy change makes it easier for Airmen to return to duty after seeking mental health services, and a C-130J completes its first max endurance operation with …

https://www.afrc.af.mil/News/Article/3770794/around-the-air-force-key-to-reoptimizing-mental-health-care-updates-c-130j-endu/

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Paws with a cause: Puppies train to help veterans manage mental …

(Just Now) WebMay 9, 12:55 PM. A puppy with the organization Warrior Canine Connection, which trains service dogs to help veterans with their mental health, makes an adorable appearance at an event at the

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-military/2024/05/09/paws-with-a-cause-puppies-train-to-help-veterans-manage-mental-health/

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Air Force updates mental health care policies, lowers barriers

(4 days ago) WebThe Air Force’s mental health waiver policy in both the Air Force’s Medical Standards Directory and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide has been updated to allow for Airmen to receive 60 days of treatment for mental health concerns before a return to duty waiver to fly is required. (U.S. Air Force photo by Air Mobility Command Public Affairs)

https://www.wpafb.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3770106/air-force-updates-mental-health-care-policies-lowers-barriers/

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Air Force IDs airman fatally shot by Florida sheriff’s officer

(3 days ago) WebThe Air Force has identified a man shot and killed by a Florida sheriff’s deputy Friday as Senior Airman Roger Fortson. Fortson, 23, was assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron at

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2024/05/07/air-force-ids-airman-fatally-shot-by-florida-sheriffs-officer/

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Importance of mental health Q&A's - Air Force Medical Service

(7 days ago) WebMaintaining a strong and positive state-of-mind during this time can be difficult, but there are many resources available that can help. The leadership team from the 97th Medical Group Mental Health Clinic, Altus Air Force Base, took the time to answer the most commonly asked questions regarding the importance of mental health.

https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Display/Article/2146021/importance-of-mental-health-qas/

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Mental health support at crucial point for fire survivors on Maui

(Just Now) WebHawaii was awarded $17 million in federal funding for mental health support shortly after the August fires. And since July 2022, Hawaii has operated the nation’s first state legislated Office of

https://abcnews.go.com/US/mental-health-support-crucial-point-fire-survivors-maui/story?id=110023634

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New mental health care initiative improves access - Air Combat …

(2 days ago) WebAir Force mental health leaders implemented a new initiative to nearly all Air Force bases to improve access to mental health, increase access to support resources, and mitigate the impact on readiness., A room plaque for the 341st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron mental health flight is pictured inside the base clinic June 23, 2021

https://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3392147/new-mental-health-care-initiative-improves-access-to-care-and-readiness/

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