The Real Warriors Campaign launched four new public service announcements (PSAs) to help combat the stigma associated with seeking psychological health care and treatment in the military. The most recent PSAs highlight the stories of Army Maj. Jeff Hall and Army Reservist Staff Sgt. Megan Krause, who both experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder after returning from deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Having now received treatment for their psychological health concerns, both Maj. Hall and Staff Sgt. Krause are maintaining successful military careers.
It takes courage and strength to reach out for help. By sharing their personal experiences, Real Warriors like Maj. Hall and Staff Sgt. Krause are demonstrating that reaching out makes a difference and are inspiring others to reach out and seek the support they deserve. View Maj. Hall’s and Staff Sgt. Krause’s 30-second and 60-second PSAs here. The PSAs will also air on DoD and civilian media nationwide and overseas.
The Real Warriors Campaign PSAs are targeted to a broad audience, including active duty military of all services, members of the National Guard and Reserve, families, veterans and healthcare professionals.
The messages of the Real Warriors Campaign PSAs are simple:
- You are not alone. Not all wounds are visible.
- Everyone experiences psychological stress during deployment and talking about it helps.
- Reaching out is a sign of strength.
- Treatments, tools and resources are available to strengthen resilience and assist in recovery and reintegration.
For further information and to view all the Real Warriors Campaign PSAs, please visit www.realwarriors.net. The Web site is updated regularly, so please check back often for new information!