December 7, 2010- Not all wounds happen on the battlefield. Some are not even physical. But all wounds need attention.
Military life can present challenges to service members and their families that are both unique and difficult. Some are manageable, some are not. Many times they can be successfully handled without help. In some instances matters get worse and one problem can trigger other more serious issues. At such times it is wise to check things out and see what is really happening.
Screening for Mental Health® (SMH), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, wants people experiencing troubling and traumatic after-effects of military service to know that they don’t have to go through it alone. SMH is offering anonymous mental health self-assessments to military personnel and families.
The :10, :30 and :60 second PSAs are provided care of SMH in support of the Department of Defense funded Military Pathways® online and telephone screening tool. We are pleased to offer these PSAs with the sincere hope that you use them throughout the year to help our valiant service personnel and their families realize they are not alone and there are ways they can get help.
Screening for Mental Health offers in-person and online programs for depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, eating disorders, alcohol problems and suicide prevention. Programs are implemented by local clinicians at mental health facilities, hospitals, primary care offices, social service agencies, colleges/ universities, workplaces, schools and military installations.
Service personnel and their families can visit www.militarymentalhealth.org for the self-assessment.
Contact:
Katherine Cruise
Director of Communications and Marketing
Screening for Mental Health
781.591.5239
kcruise@mentalhealthscreening.org
