Mental Health
Mental health issues and the care and treatment needed for them are handled a little differently when you’re in the military. Mental health covers more than just PTSD. Learn the basics of self-care, how to identify mental health issues, how to talk to your healthcare provider, and how to seek treatment.
Explore our articles about mental health and learn more about how to prioritize your mental wellness and work with your healthcare provider to get a diagnosis and treatment for issues you may be experiencing
What Is Considered Sexual Assault?
Here’s what you need to know about different forms of sexual assault and what you can do if you’ve been assaulted
You Can’t Put a Band-Aid Over a Bullet Hole: How I Healed From Sexual Trauma and Substance Abuse
I realized I had to deal with the painful secrets and trauma underlying my addiction in order to find a pathway to recovery.
PTSD and Sexual Harassment
With the recent accounts of sexual assault and harassment, it’s important to remember that one of the most troubling and lingering results of a sexual assault is post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
US Has a Long History of Violence Against Asian Women
Harmful stereotypes of Asian women in American popular culture date back to at least the 19th century
Real Women, Real Stories
Managing a mental health issue is often scary and lonely — get a glimpse into how other servicewomen have navigated the military health system and gotten the help they need
Rape Is a Lifelong Condition — But It No Longer Defines Me
Focusing on self-care and self-love helped me rebuild my identity
I Joined the Army to Serve My Country, but Becoming a Mom Ruined My Military Career
Postpartum depression and a lack of breastfeeding support drove me out of the Army
Getting Help for Your Mental Health Is Not a Weakness, but Try Telling My Asian Parents That
As Chinese immigrants, my parents taught me their cultural values of hard work and overcoming challenges through helping yourself — but when the challenge is mental health, that approach doesn’t work.
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