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THE STRESS AWARENESS MONTH
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The Beacon is published by by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony According to Gittens, seeking profes- ing anywhere. It’s going to stay between them
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nected with the U.S. Air Force, un Airmen often go to the fitness center; The chapel also offers marriage care re-
der exclusive written contract with some spend several hours a week toning “Mental health does not kill careers,” treats, family care retreats and single retreats
the 452nd Air Mobility Wing. This their bodies, while others go to simply Gittens said. “It’s how long you wait to get to enable Airmen to unwind and reconnect
civilian enterprise Air Force news maintain their physique. But what about it treated that is the real concern. The ear- with their family and friends.
paper is an authorized publication strengthening the mind? lier you come the better it is; that way you
for employees and members of can address it, take care of it and do some- “Socializing and gathering with people
U.S. military services, retirees and What’s going on in between the ears is just thing about it. Early intervention is the best and talking though life issues with each
family members. Contents are not as important, if not more, than trying to build way to go.” other plays a huge part in your mental out-
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or endorsed by, the U.S. Govern and their families stay mentally balanced, the The mental health clinic isn’t the only re-
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RUWKH'HSDUWPHQWRIWKH$LU)RUFH mental health clinics, to assist them. vides several other options to keep its service play a role in maintaining mental fitness.
members mentally sharp.
The appearance of advertis “The primary mission for all mental “Being mentally strong takes a commu-
ing in this newspaper, including health clinics is making sure Airmen are “The Military Family Life Advice Con- nity. It’s not just how you handle your emo-
inserts or supplements, does not mentally fit,” said Capt. Ingrid Gittens, the sultant program is one of them, the chap- tions, it’s staying physically active and having
constitute endorsement of the 48th Medical Operation Support Squadron lain is another and now we have a behav- good social connections,” Gittens said. “The
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ment of the Air Force or Aerotech go back to the mission and perform at their health setting,” Gittens said. “They work they wouldn’t feel stress, but they would be
1HZVDQG5HYLHZ,QF optimum level. We give them the tools to be together with the primary care manager. better able to cope with it.”
able to weather any difficulties and stressors.” Anybody can see them if they just want to
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newspaper shall be made avail Stress, both on and off duty, can have a some low-level stressors.” pervisors to play an active role to be there for
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age without regard to race, color, the mission. Through the chapel, Airmen and their or emotional changes.
religion, sex, national origin, age, family members can speak privately to an
marital status, physical handi “We know that if an active-duty member Air Force chaplain regardless of their reli- “I encourage supervisors to ask questions,”
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RWKHUQRQPHULWIDFWRURIWKHSXU at home then they are more than likely not tion. They may not tell you everything but at
chaser, user or patron. going to be able to perform at work,” said “Privileged communication extends to least they know there is somebody they can
Gittens, who’s also a licensed clinical social anybody and is every Airman and their de- really trust. Early intervention and building
(GLWRULDOFRQWHQWLVHGLWHGSUH worker. “We have our family advocacy pro- pendents’right,” said Lt. Col. Timothy Porter, trust within your unit is what is important.”
pared and provided by the staff gram where we provide marital counseling the 100th Air Refueling Wing head chaplain.
of the 452nd Air Mobility Wing as a part of our prevention services. We also “Their communication with us is protected Seeking help is vital and there are multiple
3XEOLF$IIDLUV RI¿FH DW 0DUFK$LU offer individual counseling along with a vari- and that helps in our mental fitness because resources for Airmen and their dependents.
5HVHUYH %DVH $OO SKRWRJUDSKV ety of therapy protocols to address mental ill- there is a place where (Airmen) can go that For more information on resources available,
in the Beacon are Air Force pho nesses such as depression, anxiety and post- they can talk to someone, vent, steam and visit www.militaryonesource.mil.
tos unless otherwise stated. For traumatic stress disorder.” even cry if they need to. They can problem
advertising, contact Aerotech di solve with us and that information is not go- “We’re here to help and support Airmen
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pose, continue to serve and continue to be a
Aerotech News and Review part of this great Air Force,” Porter said.
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