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It’s Okay to Speak Up When You’re Down
The Navy’s Operational Stress Control and Suicide Prevention programs aim to build psychological strength and resilience. With training and practical tools the programs will help Sailors and leaders...
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What’s in a Word? How we Talk About Suicide
At some point as a child, an adult probably told you “it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it,” or “actions speak louder than words.” Those phrases take on new meaning when we’re discussing the...
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And the winner is…
The moment many of you have been waiting for is here! After receiving nineteen entries from small Seabee Units, Naval hospitals and clinics, Navy Operations Support Centers, CSADD Chapters and even...
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It’s time to start budgeting for the holidays!
It’s almost here! And there’s no turning back, the holiday season is upon us once again. Retailers and advertisers know it, your friends, family and especially children are keenly aware of what the...
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Resilience Is What Sets Our Navy Apart
We hear the word resilience a lot, often taking on different meanings for different people based on their experiences. For some it’s an ability to ‘bounce back’ from stress, for others it’s just...
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VA Establishes “Coaching into Care” to Help you Help Your Veteran
According to the Navy’s 2012 Behavioral Health Quick Poll, talking to a friend or family member is an incredibly important ‘stress coping method’ for both officers and enlisted members. Knowing what to...
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SURFLANT Revamps Physical Readiness Program
The physical readiness program is not about just meeting standards; it’s about building a culture of fitness that will “enhance a member’s ability to complete tasks that support the command’s mission,”...
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Crunch Time – Navigating the Stress of Selection Board Season
Selection board season can be the most anticipated – yet intimidating – time of the year for many Sailors. In January, about 20,000 first class Sailors took their advancement exams in preparation to be...
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Navy Leader’s Guide Now Available In Smartphone Application
Engaged leadership is essential to building a supportive command climate. It’s not always easy to recognize distress signals or to determine the best way to reach out to a Sailor who may be having...
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What’s Next? Navigating Transitions Pt. 2
Whether it’s welcomed or unexpected, change isn’t always easy—but it’s always an opportunity for growth. Zeroing in on the present may help you avoid stress and keep you focused on the mission at hand,...
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Good Nutrition can Keep you Healthy from the Neck Up, too
We often think of fueling our bodies with the right foods to achieve optimal performance as warfighters, and of course to manage our weight and overall health. The benefits of proper nutrition don’t...
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Tools for Healthy Eating, Barracks Style
A balanced diet is an essential part of preserving our mission readiness and ability to thrive in our personal lives and careers. Lt. Cmdr. Amit Sood, the OPNAV N17 Nutrition Program Manager, is a...
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What’s Next? Navigating Transitions, Pt. 4
Though we recognize their strength, resilience and contribution every day, each April our Armed Forces and the entire nation honors military kids with the Month of the Military Child. It’s often said...
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Alcohol’s Impact on your Ability to Navigate Stress
This month marks the first anniversary of Navy’s flagship responsible drinking campaign, Keep What You’ve Earned, and Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention wants to get a “pulse check” on how you...
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Spring into Financial Success, Part 1
Stacy Livingstone-Hoyte, AFC®, is an experienced Financial Counselor who has worked extensively with U.S. Armed Forces members and families. She is a recent volunteer blogger for Navynavstress.com, but...
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Spring into Financial Success, Part 2
Stacy Livingstone-Hoyte, AFC®, is an experienced Financial Counselor who has worked extensively with U.S. Armed Forces members and families. She is a recent volunteer blogger for Navynavstress.com, but...
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Minding Your Health
Each May, America observes Mental Health Month, or National Mental Health Awareness Month, to promote understanding of the physical and psychological benefits associated with maintaining a healthy...
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May 18-24 is National Prevention Week
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s (SAMHSA) “National Prevention Week” is right around the corner. Observed from May 18 – 24, this annual public health initiative is aimed at...
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What’s Your Plan to Navigate Stress?
As the days get longer and warmer and summer excitement begins, safety will be a critical focus—from preventing mishaps in swimming pools and outdoor grilling dangers, to preventing fatigued driving...
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Stress Eating
Guest blog provided by Dr. Mark Long and Sally Vickers, Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC), Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) Department How often do you eat when you’re not hungry?...
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