Friday Health.mil News Round-Up: Carter: Marine Honors Those Lost in Battle by Seeking Mental Health Help; DoD child psychologist helps military children cope; New Tobacco Free Resources Available

The following articles were recently posted on Health.mil:

Marine Honors Those Lost in Battle by Seeking Mental Health Help
May 7, 2015

Marine 1st Sgt. Simon Sandoval looks like he just stepped off a recruiting poster. Chiseled jaw, chest full of medals and a set of stripes on arms you know have done more than their fair share of pushups. But for as squared away as this Devil Dog might appear on the outside, Simon knew he had troubles on the inside.

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/05/07/Marine-Honors-Those-Lost-in-Battle-by-Seeking-Mental-Health-Help

DoD child psychologist helps military children cope
May 7, 2015

Imagine being in your first year of high school, making new friends, getting acclimated to new surroundings. Several months later, a parent is reassigned to a new duty station, and you have to endure the process all over again. Often more than once. This challenge faces many military children and can cause anguish and more.

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/05/07/DoD-child-psychologist-helps-military-children-cope

New Tobacco Free Resources Available
May 7, 2015

Did you know that a cigarette and its smoke contain more than 7,000 types of chemicals and at least 43 are known to cause cancer? These same chemicals can be found in the secondhand smoke you and others in your community inhale from smokers nearby. If you are interested in reducing tobacco use on your installation, at your MTF, or in your community, please join the new Operation Live Well (OLW) Tobacco-Free Living Community of Interest (COI).

Full story: www.health.mil/News/Articles/2015/05/07/New-Tobacco-Free-Resources-Available