Section | Main points |
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Discussion tools—personal experiences of Marines addressing stress injuries and other scenarios | Expected stress reactions Overcoming common reasons for not seeking help such as being perceived as weak, concerns about career consequences, concerns about security clearance, wanting to deal with problems on their own Seeking help early Recognizing opportunities to help a fellow Marine Support during recovery and reintegration |
Behavioral health treatment | Benefits of getting help Barriers to getting help Confidentiality Continuum of care Types of providers Nature of treatment and common treatments Medications Communicating with providers Supporting a Marine in treatment |
Effective communication style | Interactive discussion Active listening Tips for starting the conversation about getting help Increasing unit bonding and cohesion |
Resources | Military and civilian resources for help and information |
Assessing stigma | Checklist of conditions and actions that affect stigma in the work environment and suggestions for improvements |