July 3, 2018 A peek behind the curtain: Prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder can be debilitating, but there are therapies that can reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and help Airmen return to duty.One of the most effective therapies, practiced by many Air Force mental health professionals, is prolonged exposure therapy.
June 26, 2018 A peek behind the curtain: The first step of PTSD care Perhaps the most difficult part of seeking help for post-traumatic stress disorder is making that first appointment, since Airmen are often unsure of what to expect. Not knowing what to expect from mental health providers can get in the way of effective PTSD treatment.
June 26, 2018 375th CES builds bare base exercise area Ankle-deep in wet cement, a 375th Civil Engineer Squadron member takes a breather while shoveling concrete at the new bare base exercise area at the Scott Base Lake June 21. Scott civil engineers from several different sections braved the June heat to get new concrete pads poured for the cantonment
June 20, 2018 A peek behind the curtain: PTSD barriers and stigmas Effective treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder is possible, but many Airmen falsely think seeking medical help for PTSD will hurt their career and will not help them get better. These stigmas and misconceptions create perceived barriers, preventing Airmen from seeking care. Delaying treatment
Jan. 30, 2018 Strengthening Trusted Care culture in Air Force medicine On October 26th, 2017, over 130 leaders across various health care organizations gathered to listen to Lt. Col. Christian Lyons and Lt. Col. Michael Fea speak on Trusted Care’s aim of positioning the Air Force Medical Service as a high reliability organization.
Jan. 5, 2018 Medically ready to be mission ready From periodic health assessments to regular dental exams, every Airman should know the importance of maintaining their Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) at all times.
July 27, 2016 Air Force, Army units collaborate to enhance interoperability Representatives from Air Mobility Command, 18th Air Force, 18th Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne Division and U.S. Transportation Command came together for a Joint Forcible Entry Readiness Symposium at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, July 19 – 22.