Video by Lance Cpl. Alejandra Vega | AFN Iwakuni | 09.25.2025
U.S. Service members and civilians on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni gathered at Penny lake for the Breaking Chains Burning Rubber event on Sep. 26, 2025. The event was put on by Marine Corps Community Services Behavioral Health Programs to support a drug-free lifestyle and spread awareness about substance-abuse prevention and support resources available on MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps......
Video by Porsha Auzenne | Fort Polk Public Affairs Office | 11.06.2024
Everyone reacts to stress and traumatic experiences differently. Lt. Col. Alex Ragan, director of psychological heath at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital BJACH, discusses the Behavioral Health program and all it has to offer. This video was created as part of the commander's initiative to showcase Fort Johnson services and amenities to the community, particularly newcomers who want to......
Video by Sara Barger | Defense Health Agency | 10.16.2024
CAPT Meghan Corso, chief of Behavioral Health Clinical Operations at the Defense Health Agency, shares how leading with empathy can support teammates in a crisis. She offers suggestions on seeking help for mental health, from having a private conversation to encouraging someone to make an appointment with a mental health professional at an installation clinic. The video also outlines other......
Video by Melissa Campbell | Defense Health Agency - E&T | 09.12.2024
S02: The Military Health System Targeted Care Initiative: An Innovation-Based Behavioral Health Program Angelica Escalona, PhD Clinical Director, Outpatient Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Clinical Management Team, DHA Resiliency Psychologist (IMA Reserve), Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, Falls Church, VA James Calvin Sarver, RRT Program Manager, Outpatient Behavioral Health,......
Video by Jorge Gomez | Irwin Army Community Hospital | 05.06.2024
SSG Jacqueline Crisostomo shares her personal battle with depression and alcoholism, shedding light on the impact these struggles had on her life. She recounts the overwhelming feeling of being trapped under a cloud of depression, losing interest in daily activities, and being unable to enjoy precious moments with her child. Turning to heavy drinking for solace and joy, her life spiraled into......
Video by David Stewart and Thomas Webster | Visual Information Directorate-NMLPDC | 03.27.2024
This video is about the history of Navy Medicine’s Special Psychiatric Rapid Intervention Team (SPRINT). SPRINT provides short-term mental health support to a requesting command shortly after a traumatic event with the goal of preventing long-term psychiatric dysfunction and promoting maximum psychological readiness. Examples of scenarios in which a SPRINT response may be beneficial......
Video by Rachel Maisler | Defense Health Agency | 03.26.2024
Capt. Casey Ross tells her story. If you need psychological help support, reach out. Finding the right counselor takes time. It's going to take some time and work to get better. Don't give up. Strength comes from reaching out to others, don't go it alone. Visit health.mil/realwarriors or call 866-966-1020....
Video by Rachel Maisler | Defense Health Agency | 03.26.2024
Staff Sgt Joshua Williamson shares his story of recovery from alcohol abuse. Reaching out is a sign of strength. Visit health.mil/realwarriors or call 866-966-1020....
