Monday Health.mil News Round-Up: Defense Department to do More to Assist Warfighters with Mental Illness; Our sleep-deprived military culture: What you can do about it; New plan to dramatically change today’s health systems

The following articles were recently posted on Health.mil:

Defense Department to do More to Assist Warfighters with Mental Illness
March 20, 2015

The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are pledging to do more to help warfighters face the challenge of resuming a normal life after a long time spent in combat zones. Part of that challenge can be coping with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental illnesses.

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/03/20/Defense-Department-to-do-More-to-Assist-Warfighters-with-Mental-Illness

 

Our sleep-deprived military culture: What you can do about it
March 20, 2015

Sleep is as important as food and water, yet many military service members wrestle with insomnia or wake too early. The result can be serious health problems or reduced readiness.

The good news is, even with the demands of military service, many sleep problems may be avoided or resolved, said U.S. Public Health Service Cmdr. Tony Satterfield, a psychologist with the Defense Health Agency (DHA).

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/03/20/Our-sleep-deprived-military-culture-What-you-can-do-about-it

New plan to dramatically change today’s health systems
March 19, 2015

With the goal to move from healthcare to health, the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) has created a dynamic plan that promises to revolutionize health and human performance systems as they exist today.

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/03/19/New-plan-to-dramatically-change-todays-health-systems