Psychological Health
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Have you returned from deployment in recent months and haven’t quite felt like yourself? Maybe things are
stressful at home and you’re not sure where to turn. Or maybe, you’re finding yourself angry, depressed, or drinking
too much. Help is available that’s free, confidential, and available no matter where you live. The Psychological
Health Program is a new program specifically for TN National Guard servicemembers and their families since
January 2010. Contracted through the National Guard Bureau, you have a dedicated resource available to help you
get back on track and ready to handle whatever comes next.
| What the Psychological Health Program can do for you: -Meet you where you are to privately discuss your concerns -Link you with the most appropriate services to address your needs -Maintain connection with you while you pursue optimal mental fitness through various resources -Support you and your family -Adhere strictly to your confidentiality -For leaders: the PHP can address your unit on drill weekends about issues facing the unit, such as anger problems, stress management, etc. |
In a recent article Army Maj. Gen (Dr.) Philip Volpe with the DoD Task Force on the Prevention of Suicide, addressed the need for psychological fitness this way; “The message needs to be: You can be the best warrior in the world, but you’re still a human being. And calling in for help is no different than if you call in for help for other reasons, it’s okay to seek assistance, and assistance works.” |
For more information, check out the following Web sites: www.afterdeployment.org For anonymous online screenings for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar and alcohol abuse: |
Substance Abuse There is help. You are not alone. |
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People abuse substances such as drugs, alcohol, and tobacco for varied
and complicated reasons, but it is clear that our society pays a significant cost.
Abused substances produce some form of intoxication that
alters judgment, perception, attention, or physical control.
Drug and/or alcohol abuse will affect your ability to be an effective Warrior, and will
inevitably affect your relationships with friends and family, your
financial stability, your health, and your career.
Substance abuse and its effect on servicemembers is a high priority,
high visibility issue within the military high command.
Programs for education, prevention and treatment are available to
servicemembers, including a self-referral program.
ASAP (Army Substance Abuse Program)
Prevention, Treatment, and Outreach
Our mission is to provide prevention training, outreach to military families, and treatment resources
to increase military discipline, individual performance and combat readiness.
Other Helpful Links
Alcohol Use Self Assessment
http://www.alcoholscreening.org
Drug Use Self Assessment
http://www.drugscreening.org
12 Step/Support Programs
http://www.alcoholicsanonymous.org
http://www.na.org (Narcotics Anonymous)
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