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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

Dietary Supplements, Energy Drinks, and Operation Supplement Safety

April 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Many service members choose to consume dietary supplements to improve physical performance, build muscle, lose weight, enhance cognitive function, boost energy, and more. Unfortunately, some dietary s...

Social Drivers of Health for the Tactical Athlete

May 20 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Health and nutrition guidance that works well for civilian patients and clients often does not work as well for tactical athletes,  which includes military personnel, firefighters, and law enforcemen...

Special Operations Nutrition Optimization

June 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Special Operators perform missions in stressful and demanding conditions. These specialized military missions present some unique metabolic challenges, and Operators must be properly fueled to ensure ...

Learning Library

How A Neurodiversity Mindset Helps Children Thrive

March 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST
This webinar explores essential aspects of neurodivergent conditions (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more) with an emphasis on these as natural variations in human cognition rather than deficits. T...

Financial Abuse is Domestic Abuse: Equipping Service Providers to Support Victims

December 12, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST
Many professionals work with victims of abuse every day, but just may not know it. Domestic abuse presents in many forms, such as emotional, physical, and financial abuse. Understanding the financial ...

Risk Factors and Reasons for Food Insecurity Among Service Members

December 4, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
The prevalence of food insecurity in the U.S. military is 25% compared to only 10% in the civilian sector. Substantial research has been done since 2018 to determine the risk factors and reasons for f...

Recent Blogs

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The Power of Self-Connection in a Connected World

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This blog post discusses developing strong social-emotional learning skills as a protective factor for children and youth.

Anti-Bullying Efforts: No Victim Left Behind

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Children with specific risk factors are more likely to experience persistent victimization, even when they attend a school with a whole-school approach to bullying (Kaufman et al., 2018; Nocentini et al., 2018).
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A Holistic Approach to Family Resource Management

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When we consider ways to manage our finances, certain words may come to mind — savings, income, debt, interest. However, there are several considerations besides money that can impact a household’s overall well-being. While financial literacy is paramount, families also should look for ways to manage their collective resources. These…
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Foods and Finances: How Grocery Shopping Habits Affect Financial and Nutritional Fitness

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024), the cost of food at home increased 6.1% from 2022 to 2023. A military family's grocery spending will depend on many factors, including where they shop, what they buy, and how many people are being fed. Service providers can help families identify…