As the U.S. Army continues to acknowledge May as “Mental Health Month,” many programs and initiatives have been created to promote a healthy and resilient mind in our Soldiers.
One such program is the The Army Reserve Employer Awareness Program. Directed by the Army Vice Chief of Staff, this program provides employers information on voluntary training and on-line resources to Army Reserve Soldiers diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD.) The program’s goal is to increase employer awareness in identifying and referring high-risk Soldiers to Army health promotion, risk reduction, and suicide prevention (HPRRSP) programs and services.
As Soldiers return from deployment and transition from active duty to the civilian lives, some struggle to cope with the invisible wounds of war. Employers indicate Soldier’s reintegration problem is not just a military problem. The Army Reserve has a duty to Soldiers and families to provide the best possible care, support and services. This program offers Soldiers, families, civilians, and employers the tools to help Soldiers succeed on the job.
To learn more about the Army Reserve Employee Awareness Program, visit the Army’s STAND-TO! page.
Employers, visit America’s Heroes at Work to find valuable information, resources, and tools that can assist you in helping returning Service Members living with TBI and/or PTSD succeed in the workplace.
