The Command Team Campaign was developed as a result of two successful culture change pilot programs to improve the awareness, communication, and help-seeking behavior around invisible wounds. Michael Shick, director of Warrior Wellness and Policy Integration, Secretary of the Air Force/Manpower and Reserve Affairs.

'Leaders drive culture and enable Airmen, Guardians, and families to perform at their best, both at work and home,' said Air Force Lt. The guide and toolkit also contain print resources to catch the attention of Airmen and Guardians in high traffic areas with visual content on posters, table tents, and other materials. Fact sheets and informational resources are included for leaders at all levels to use in their daily conversations with Airmen and Guardians. Command teams can leverage consistent internal communication channels to share information through email, all-hands, and newsletters, as well as spread messages to a wider audience using wing and squadron-level social media platforms. The guide and toolkit provide command teams with all the information and materials needed to implement the campaign and drive positive change. To enable command teams, the IWI developed the Invisible Wounds Command Team, designed to help commanders engage their teams, build knowledge and understanding of invisible wounds, and continue to make substantive changes to address mental health openly and honestly.

CSAF and CSO have asked commanders to implement the campaign strategies and use the resources that have been proven successful in pilots at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, and Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The Command Team Campaign is a communications effort to increase knowledge and enable command teams to build connectedness, trust, and openness to tough conversations. Awareness and support from leadership significantly influence conversations about mental health and show Airmen and Guardians that seeking care is a sign of strength.

Examples of possible diagnoses are major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. The campaign, launched in October 2021, calls on each command team to act - to lead, support, and engage Airmen and Guardians living with invisible wounds.Īn invisible wound is a cognitive, emotional, or behavioral condition that can be associated with trauma or serious adverse life events. 'Jay' Raymond, chief of Space Operations, the service is working to improve the perception of invisible wounds, remove barriers to care, enhance the continuum of care process, and provide an equitable and supportive environment for those living with invisible wounds. Brown, Jr., chief of staff of the Air Force, and Air Force Gen. As part of the ongoing Invisible Wounds Initiative Command Team Campaign launched by Air Force Gen.

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