Health and Well-Being

This webinar explores the transformative power of gardens and gardening in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. Discover how gardens, thoughtfully designed, can serve as therapeutic havens, promoting physical, emotional, cognitive and social well-being. Learn about the wide-ranging benefits of gardening, from sensory stimulation to stress reduction, and explore...

The ongoing employment crisis affects not only economic and financial security but also health and well-being. In response, numerous innovative employment initiatives have emerged. Learn how the Department of Defense addresses holistic military spouse employment needs.

The webinar explores why the military community needs to be aware of the most recent data on drug trends. This session also examines the importance of naloxone and its timely administration in reversing overdose deaths.

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 food insecurity as well as the subsequent consequences of food insecurity in the military.

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 considerations for domestic abuse is essential for service providers across the spectrum of family readiness coordinating care for abuse...

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. The concept of neurodiversity is changing the way educators and other practitioners help children who learn differently. Participants will gain foundational knowledge...

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, some dietary supplements can compromise rather than improve performance through the production of adverse events and positive drug tests.

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 enforcement officers.

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 mission success.