Active-duty military personnel, members of the National Guard and reserve, veterans, military families, and health professionals all are provided unique resources for ongoing support when they visit the Real Warriors Campaign at http://www.realwarriors.net, launched by the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury. The public awareness campaign is intended “to promote the processes of building resilience, facilitating recovery, and supporting reintegration of returning service members, veterans, and their families.”
The Active Duty menu addresses broad topics, such as Signs and Symptoms of Combat Stress, Building Resilience, and After Deployment. Additional topics are drilled down for active-duty members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force.
National Guard and reserve members are provided advice to assist in preparation for deployment, a reintegration guide for communicating with employers and family members, and coping and support.
The Veterans page directs users to resources provided through the VA; meanwhile, health care professionals are directed to TRICARE information, evidence-based treatment guidelines for PTSD and TBI, and original presentations of tools and tips, many of which can be ordered online at no cost.
