Brandon Act improves the process for service members seeking mental health support.

The Military Health System has many resources available to help any service member, families, or veteran beneficiaries who are struggling with mental health challenges. This toolkit offers materials for communicators to educate their audiences about the resources available to Military Health System beneficiaries.

Members of the military community often face emotional or psychological concerns from the stress of military life. For some, these feelings can lead to thoughts of hurting or killing oneself. This toolkit contains key messages for communicators along with social media graphics and messages.

August 8 began like most days for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ta’ Quesha S. Abson as she headed to work to fulfill her military duties. But as fate would have it, the day was far from usual for her. It would be the day that her actions helped save a life.

Suicide is a significant public health issue that impacts individuals, families, communities and society at large. The issue is also tied to what the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vevek Murthy, called an “Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation” in a May health advisory that calls for a National Strategy to Advance Social Connection.

The Defense Department remains relentlessly committed to the health and welfare of the total force, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said today as she recognized the people behind DOD's suicide prevention efforts.

Don’t wait until you’re in crisis to get help. www.health.mil/HereForYou #ConnectToProtect

Recovery from suicide related thoughts or behaviors is possible. Often taking small steps to address problems early can make a big difference. Learn more about treatment options available: https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence/PHCoE-Clinician-Resources/Suicide-Risk/Treatment-for ...

What does suicide look like? It looks like the friends, family, and co-workers left behind. Treatment works – get help early. www.health.mil/HereForYou #ConnectToProtect

This graphic overlay is intended for MTF and installation PAOs to develop their own Suicide Prevention graphics using standard, PAO-approved branding. Make your own suicide prevention graphics using this graphic overlay. Simply crop or resize your photo to 1080x1080 pixels, then import this transparent .png frame on top of your photo in PowerPoint or ...

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Visit our toolkit for products that you and your organization can use to promote suicide prevention resources: https://health.mil/SuicidePreventionToolkit #ConnectToProtect

Reach out for support. There are clinical and nonclinical resources available if you’re struggling with your mental health. www.health.mil/MentalHealth #ConnectToProtect”

Don’t wait until you’re in crisis. Get help early if you’re struggling with your mental health: www.tricare.mil/MentalHealth #ConnectToProtect

If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, there are nonclinical resources available. www.health.mil/MentalHealthChaplains #ConnectToProtect

Reach out for support. There are clinical and nonclinical resources available if you’re struggling with your mental health. www.health.mil/MentalHealth #ConnectToProtect