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Opening up to a buddy may feel daunting, but doing so will help strengthen your social bonds. Be honest and open with others, and they'll likely return the favor. #1SmallACT #SmallACTSelfie
Opening up to a buddy may feel daunting, but doing so will help strengthen your social bonds. Be honest and open with others, and they'll likely return the favor. #1SmallACT #SmallACTSelfie
How often do you practice Controllability in your life?
Controllability is about recognizing emotions as the come, identifying problem-solving actions, and feeling confident in ways you can cope: https://bit.ly/HealthyStressResponse
Sometimes, it might feel like stress comes from all directions at once – from juggling responsibilities at work, to navigating family life, to keeping up with friends or running errands, there’s of…
Social connection helps us thrive. Consider these steps to set healthy boundaries and prioritize your well-being: 1) Understand your values. 2) Make your boundaries clear. 3) Recognize when your boundaries are not being respected and respond accordingly.
Social connection helps us thrive. Consider these steps to set healthy boundaries and prioritize your well-being: 1) Understand your values. 2) Make your boundaries clear. 3) Recognize when your boundaries are not being respected and respond accordingly.
Sometimes, all it may take to bolster someone’s outlook is a simple gesture. Offer support when you can. Download one of our Caring Connections graphics, write in your thoughts, and share it with someone: https://bit.ly/CaringConnectionsGraphics #CareToConnect
Sometimes, all it may take to bolster someone’s outlook is a simple gesture. Offer support when you can. Download one of our Caring Connections graphics, write in your thoughts, and share it with someone: https://bit.ly/CaringConnectionsGraphics #CareToConnect
Regularly sharing caring words and messages helps individuals feel more connected. Read more: http://bit.ly/Relationships4Resilience
How connected are you? Many people value their self-reliance – the ability to solve and manage problems on their own. While self-reliance and grit are important qualities, relationships are one of …
Self-care is an essential part of our wellness that deserves the same attention as any other important aspect of our lives. One way to make sure our self-care doesn’t fall by the wayside? Build a self-care plan: http://bit.ly/SelfCarePlans #selfcareisntselfish
Sailors know that no military operation is undertaken without significant planning. Personal duties like a permanent change of station or even trips to the store are often accompanied by detailed c…
Being told you “handle hard situations well” can feel like a badge of honor and convince you to take on obstacles alone to keep up the image. However, at some point in our lives we all need help from those around us. Learn more about asking for help: https://bit.ly/HelpAsMentalHealth
Being told you “handle hard situations well” can feel like a badge of honor and convince you to take on obstacles alone to keep up the image. However, at some point in our lives we all need help from those around us. Learn more about asking for help: https://bit.ly/HelpAsMentalHealth
If you noticed something is off with a loved one, now is the time to ACT! Reach out and connect them with the Military Crisis Line. Call, chat or message 24/7: dial 1-800-273-8255, press 1, click http://bit.ly/MILCrisisLine, or text 838255.
If you noticed something is off with a loved one, now is the time to ACT! Reach out and connect them with the Military Crisis Line. Call, chat or message 24/7: dial 1-800-273-8255, press 1, click http://bit.ly/MILCrisisLine, or text 838255.
As we enter a new month, it is important to remember that preventing su***de is a year-long effort. September is our launch-pad for ongoing and sustainable efforts. For resources on su***de and stress, visit www.navstress.wordpress.com and consider what #1SmallACT you can do for your mental health.
As we enter a new month, it is important to remember that preventing su***de is a year-long effort. September is our launch-pad for ongoing and sustainable efforts. For resources on su***de and stress, visit www.navstress.wordpress.com and consider what #1SmallACT you can do for your mental health.
Keep it going!
Follow us online and on social media for more small ACTs to support psychological well-being and su***de prevention all year long.
Keep it going!
Follow us online and on social media for more small ACTs to support psychological well-being and su***de prevention all year long.
Take a break.
If your day begins with “busy” and ends with “exhausted,” schedule time, even if it’s just 5 minutes, to decompress and support your mental health.
Take a break.
If your day begins with “busy” and ends with “exhausted,” schedule time, even if it’s just 5 minutes, to decompress and support your mental health.
Make gratitude an action.
Tell friends/family about why you appreciate them. Connecting with others can help people feel less isolated and reduce suicidal thoughts.
Make gratitude an action.
Tell friends/family about why you appreciate them. Connecting with others can help people feel less isolated and reduce suicidal thoughts.
Be honest.
Have open and honest conversations about mental health and practice new skills for how you can be supportive of others in need.
Be honest.
Have open and honest conversations about mental health and practice new skills for how you can be supportive of others in need.
Reflect.
Take a moment to reflect. As the month ends, don’t forget that a win is a win, all progress is good progress.
Reflect.
Take a moment to reflect. As the month ends, don’t forget that a win is a win, all progress is good progress.
Refresh your sense of purpose.
Take a moment to reflect on the things that energize you and connect you to your values. Set aside time regularly for the activities that give your life more meaning.
Refresh your sense of purpose.
Take a moment to reflect on the things that energize you and connect you to your values. Set aside time regularly for the activities that give your life more meaning.
Listen actively.
Connection is a protective factor against su***de. Listening to understand, not just respond, fosters connection and helps others feel heard.
Listen actively.
Connection is a protective factor against su***de. Listening to understand, not just respond, fosters connection and helps others feel heard.
Reach out to a chaplain.
What you say to a Navy chaplain stays with a Navy chaplain unless you decide otherwise. Find command-specific support by contacting your local Navy chaplain (use NAVY311).
Reach out to a chaplain.
What you say to a Navy chaplain stays with a Navy chaplain unless you decide otherwise. Find command-specific support by contacting your local Navy chaplain (use NAVY311).
Create a curated playlist.
Show someone you care by making them a tailored music or podcast playlist. Work collaboratively to make a list of songs, artists, or episodes to enjoy together.
Create a curated playlist.
Show someone you care by making them a tailored music or podcast playlist. Work collaboratively to make a list of songs, artists, or episodes to enjoy together.
Make asking for help a habit.
Asking for help is a sign of strength, and like any good skill, it takes time and practice. When asking for help, focus on openness, transparency, and directness.
Make asking for help a habit.
Asking for help is a sign of strength, and like any good skill, it takes time and practice. When asking for help, focus on openness, transparency, and directness.
Stop, lock, and live.
Firearm use is the most common method of su***de death in the military. Practice firearm safety via cable locks, gun cases, lock boxes, or gun safes to help keep yourself and those in your home safe.
Stop, lock, and live.
Firearm use is the most common method of su***de death in the military. Practice firearm safety via cable locks, gun cases, lock boxes, or gun safes to help keep yourself and those in your home safe.
Ward off the “Sunday Scaries.”
Set the tone for the week by taking time to complete a meditative practice that works for you like journaling, yoga, or a deep breathing routine.
Ward off the “Sunday Scaries.”
Set the tone for the week by taking time to complete a meditative practice that works for you like journaling, yoga, or a deep breathing routine.
Safeguard your safety.
You lock away your valuables in your home, so why wouldn’t you lock up lethal means? Check to make sure any fi****ms or medications are properly locked and stored.
Safeguard your safety.
You lock away your valuables in your home, so why wouldn’t you lock up lethal means? Check to make sure any fi****ms or medications are properly locked and stored.
Host a virtual movie night.
“Social” doesn’t have to mean “sitting next to you.” Pick the movie, invite friends to watch at the same time with you, and video call or chat your reactions!
Host a virtual movie night.
“Social” doesn’t have to mean “sitting next to you.” Pick the movie, invite friends to watch at the same time with you, and video call or chat your reactions!
Clear your mind.
Take a walk around your neighborhood and collect litter as you go. For each piece of litter you pick up, say a positive thing about yourself. You’ll beautify the community and improve your self-esteem all in one.
Clear your mind.
Take a walk around your neighborhood and collect litter as you go. For each piece of litter you pick up, say a positive thing about yourself. You’ll beautify the community and improve your self-esteem all in one.
Do a little dance.
Dancing like no one is watching boosts endorphins and gets your body moving. Throw on a favorite song and let loose.
Do a little dance.
Dancing like no one is watching boosts endorphins and gets your body moving. Throw on a favorite song and let loose.
Be proud.
Write a list of the accomplishments you’ve achieved and let yourself be proud. Whether it was a perfect attendance award in elementary school, or not eating out as much, nothing is too big or too small to count.
Be proud.
Write a list of the accomplishments you’ve achieved and let yourself be proud. Whether it was a perfect attendance award in elementary school, or not eating out as much, nothing is too big or too small to count.
Unfollow and unsubscribe.
Take 10 minutes to go through your social media and email. Unfollow or unsubscribe from creators or companies whose content either no longer serves you or causes you stress.
Unfollow and unsubscribe.
Take 10 minutes to go through your social media and email. Unfollow or unsubscribe from creators or companies whose content either no longer serves you or causes you stress.
Not sure how to start journaling? Your entries could focus on highlighting items such as: one positive thing you did for someone over the course of a day, an affirmation to yourself or one memorable expression of gratitude from your week. #selfcaresunday
Not sure how to start journaling? Your entries could focus on highlighting items such as: one positive thing you did for someone over the course of a day, an affirmation to yourself or one memorable expression of gratitude from your week. #selfcaresunday
Phone a friend.
Call up a friend you haven’t heard from in a while. The act of catching up is a way to stay connected to your support system and foster a healthy relationship.
Phone a friend.
Call up a friend you haven’t heard from in a while. The act of catching up is a way to stay connected to your support system and foster a healthy relationship.
Find common ground.
Connect with people with shared interests and build a community of people who get you.
Find common ground.
Connect with people with shared interests and build a community of people who get you.
We'll never forget. Today and every day, we salute & honor those who lost their lives on 9/11 and those who protect our nation. #NeverForget #September11
We'll never forget. Today and every day, we salute & honor those who lost their lives on 9/11 and those who protect our nation. #NeverForget #September11
If you noticed something is off with a loved one, now is the time to ACT! Reach out and connect them with the Military Crisis Line. Call, chat or message 24/7: dial 1-800-273-8255, press 1, click http://bit.ly/MILCrisisLine, or text 838255.
If you noticed something is off with a loved one, now is the time to ACT! Reach out and connect them with the Military Crisis Line. Call, chat or message 24/7: dial 1-800-273-8255, press 1, click http://bit.ly/MILCrisisLine, or text 838255.
Practice safety.
Take a few extra precautions to maintain effective firearm safety and to keep you and your loved ones safe. Visit your local FFSC for extra support.
Practice safety.
Take a few extra precautions to maintain effective firearm safety and to keep you and your loved ones safe. Visit your local FFSC for extra support.
Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. #1SmallACT can make a difference and save a life. When you notice a change, trust your gut & ACT (Ask, Care, Treat) - no matter how small it may seem.
Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. #1SmallACT can make a difference and save a life. When you notice a change, trust your gut & ACT (Ask, Care, Treat) - no matter how small it may seem.
We all play a part in creating a supportive environment where those who need help have the courage to seek help and feel supported. If you need ideas for how to support a loved one, check out our blog: https://bit.ly/SimpleWaystoCare
By establishing and maintaining a thriving support network, you can improve your own well-being. No matter the type of relationship, investing in your connections can strengthen your communication …
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Investing in your loved ones will help you strengthen your own resilience and well-being. Tell someone all of the reasons you care about them. #CareToConnect
Your daily mental health reminder.
Journaling is a mindful self-care practice that's been found to lead to better sleep, boost the immune system, instill better self-confidence and reduce stress and anxiety. One tip to get started: start small. You can start with one sentence, one thought or one post-it note. #GetWrappedUp
We get told to put on a brave face. But sometimes the bravest thing to do is to take the face off.
How can you be there for Every Sailor, Every Day? Hear what fellow Sailors have to say about handling stress, who they talk to, and how Small ACTs can show your fellow Sailors that you care.
Navigating stress can be challenging. Small ACTs can be a lifesaver to fellow Sailors dealing with stress. Learn some things that you can do to stay both psychologically and physically fit.
Stress is a normal part of life, but there are always things you can do to help relieve your own stress and be there for others. 1 Small ACT can make a big difference. Hear some of the ways your fellow Sailors help out their shipmates in need of stress relief.
How can you be there for Every Sailor, Every Day? Hear what fellow Sailors have to say about handling stress, who they talk to, and how Small ACTs can show your fellow Sailors that you care.
Navigating stress can be challenging. Small ACTs can be a lifesaver to fellow Sailors dealing with stress. Learn some things that you can do to stay both psychologically and physically fit.
Stress is a normal part of life, but there are always things you can do to help relieve your own stress and be there for others. 1 Small ACT can make a big difference. Hear some of the ways your fellow Sailors help out their shipmates in need of stress relief.
Check out this video from the Sailors at Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB 1) who came together to produce this important message about Su***de Prevention Month. #1SmallACT can make a big difference. How will YOU #BeThere for yourself and your shipmates?
Shoutout to Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) for these amazing and inspiring #1SmallACT photos!
Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben, Chief of Navy Chaplains, discusses the role of chaplains as a resource for building resilience and navigating life's challenges. "What we are there to do is to listen and to create an environment that people know that there is somebody out there that they can trust." Check out her interview and get the facts on chaplain confidentiality.
#EverySailorEveryDay being a leader. Pay attention to your mental and physical well-being daily, and ask your shipmates how they are doing.
Since 1775, U.S. Navy Chaplains have answered the call to serve, offering Sailors counseling, direction, ethical support and worship services. Watch the video to learn what Chaplains can do for you. http://www.navy.mil/media/download/140814_2.mp4
#EverySailorEveryDay starts with leading by example. Be mindful of your psychological and physical health every day, and ask your shipmates how they are doing.
Strong connections and cohesion are just as important to your emotional health as fitness and sleep are to your physical health. #EverySailorEveryDay http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=20465
The 21st Century Sailor Office's Su***de Prevention Branch introduced the "Every Sailor, Every Day" message to the fleet. BUMED and the Navy Su***de Prevention Branch have launched a new video to strengthen Su***de Prevention educational efforts at the deckplate. Read more about the "Every Sailor, Every Day" video at http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/ftrStory.asp?issue=3&id=87205.
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