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Health and Well-Being

Support the holistic health and well-being of service members and their families.

Promote the resilience of individuals and families through the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual components of health.

Upcoming Programming

The Gut-Brain Connection: Microbiome and Mental Health in Military Populations

October 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
The gut microbiome is increasingly recognized as an important contributor to both physical and mental health through complex interactions among the gastrointestinal, immune, endocrine, and nervous sys...

Dietary Supplements, Energy Drinks, and Operation Supplement Safety

November 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST
Many service members choose to consume dietary supplements to improve their physical performance, build muscle, lose weight, enhance their cognitive function, boost energy, and more. Unfortunately, so...

Learning Library

Creative Approaches to Build Confidence in Clinical Practice with Children

October 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
This 90-minute webinar is for professionals seeking to build confidence in working with children, pa...

Supporting Service Members Without Burning Out

September 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
This session names the specific burnout and compassion fatigue risks in military-connected work and ...

Navigating Social Media’s Impact on Military Financial Well-Being

September 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
This session examines how online content shapes consumer behavior, offers tools to separate credible...

Recent Blogs

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Supporting Identity Development for Military-Connected Teens

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Military-connected teens navigate identity development while also adapting to frequent moves, changing schools, deployments, and shifting relationships. In this blog, explore how military experiences can shape identity and how supportive adults, belonging, autonomy, and leadership opportunities can help teens build resilience and a stronger sense of self.
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Beyond the Pantry: Cultivating Military Family Economic and Nutritional Readiness

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Food insecurity can threaten nutrition readiness and long-term stability for military families, especially when financial and employment challenges intersect. In this blog, explore how service providers can help families move beyond emergency food assistance by strengthening income, budgeting, support systems, and connections to wrap-around resources.

Phubbing: The Impact on Couple and Family Connection

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Technology can be an important source of connection for military families, but when screens take priority over face-to-face interactions, relationships can suffer. This blog explores how “phubbing”, ignoring or minimally engaging with others because of a device, can affect couple and family connection and offers practical strategies military family service…
non-commissioned officer-in-charge of cyber security, participates in the “Don’t Give Up” suicide prevention event by holding up a sign and greeting incoming personnel at the Peterson Air Force Base Main Gate, Dec. 18, 2020. The event was held to ensure personnel know they are not alone during this upcoming holiday season.

Financial Counseling as a Protective Factor in Military Suicide Prevention

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Suicide remains a critical public health concern within military communities. According to the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO), 471 service members across the Total Force died by suicide in 2024. While this represents a decrease in suicide rates from 2023, sustained suicide prevention efforts remain important.