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Leaders Guide for Managing Marines in Distress
A quick reference, designed to help leaders at all levels take care of Marines within the unit who are in distress because of their situation or behavior. It covers approximately 40 different problems Marines may face. Part of the OSCAR Team Training kit.

Cover Me video
This documentary was created to raise Marines' and leaders' awareness about combat and operational stress issues and that that Marines should seek medical help when they need it. As awareness increases, the stigma for seeking help is reduced. Run time 32 minutes. © The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund.

POSTDEPLOYMENT USER GUIDE Transition Workbook for Combat Veterans
Transitions can be challenging and this post-deployment veteran's self-help guide is designed to help Marines and Sailors through that transition. This book includes information on a broad variety of topics that affect everyone to include: goal setting, personal growth, grief and guilt, physical health, mental health, finance, and career decisions. As you return from deployment, this guide can be useful in regaining or maintaining that sense of overall balance in your life. Published by the Naval Health Research Center

POSTDEPLOYMENT USER GUIDE Transition Workbook for Combat Veterans

Transitions can be challenging and this post-deployment veteran's self-help guide is designed to help Marines and Sailors through that transition. This book includes information on a broad variety of topics that affect everyone to include: goal setting, personal growth, grief and guilt, physical health, mental health, finance, and career decisions. As you return from deployment, this guide can be useful in regaining or maintaining that sense of overall balance in your life. Published by the Naval Health Research Center

The Docs, A Graphic Novel by The Naval Health Research Center
The novel tells the stories of four corpsmen on a deployment to Iraq at the height of Operation Iraqi Freedom. It’s intended to both psychologically prepare HMs by realistically portraying common concerns faced in war zones, and to serve as a discussion tool for lessening the stigma associated with combat stress.

Stress Continuum poster
Two sided poster (18"x24") with the stress continuum on one side and an image of Marines working together on the other.

Resources poster
Poster (18"x24") with resources color-coded to the stress continuum to aid Marines and family members in understanding which help agencies apply in their current situation. Space is available to add local information to augment the provided resources.

Resources handout
Handout (8.5"x11") of resource listing, including stress continuum color-coding to aid Marines and family members in understanding which help agencies apply in their current situation. Space on the reverse is available to add local information to augment the provided resources.

Combating Stress pocket guide
Common indicators of stress issues and actions to mitigate them are presented in the format of the stress continuum in a format sized to fit easily in a pocket or notebook.

Marine Leader's Notebook
CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK. DOWNLOAD VERSION IS AVAILABLE UNTIL WE RECIEVE MORE HARD COPIES. Pocket-sized book with checklists and leadership information along with blank pages for notes. Covers are green and tan digital cammoflage.

Spiritual Fitness Index Card
This is a self-assessment guide to assist service members in considering their Fitness of Spirit. For additional information regarding Fitness of Spirit resources, please contact the Chaplain for Marine and Family Programs Division.

DSTRESSLine Pens
Promotional pens for the DSTRESSLine. Great for use in the office or on the go!

Coping After a Suicide (A DCoE publication)
While no one can tell you how to feel, the loss of a loved one by suicide is often shocking, painful and unexpected. This information is designed to help you understand both the grieving process as well as some of the emotions that you may be experiencing.

Dispelling the Myths About Substance Use Disorders (A DCoE publication)
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are one of the leading health problems in the United States and are also common in the military. This information is designed to help you understand the myths, and facts, about Substance Use Disorders.

Suicide: What Unit Leaders Need to Know (A DCoE publication)
Leaders must be vigilant in order to help prevent even one suicide from occurring. Unit leaders are in the best position to identify and intervene when a service member may be suicidal. This information is designed to help unit leaders understand the warning signs that service members may exhibit at work and helps leaders understand issues that might be under the surface

Substance Use Disorder: What Unit Leaders Need to Know (A DCoE publication)
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are one of the leading health problems in the United States. It’s critically important for leaders to recognize SUDs and get service members help. This information is designed to help unit leaders understand the myths, and facts, about Substance Use Disorders.

Dispelling the Myths About Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (A DCoE publication)
Many of the beliefs people hold about PTSD and psychological health care are actually false, and these myths perpetuate the stigma and keep people who need help from reaching out. It’s critical that Marines understand the facts about PTSD and seek care.

Tips for Teens - Tobacco (A SAMHSA publication)
Provides facts and dispels myths about tobacco use. Discusses long- and short-term effects, physical and legal implications, and warning signs of tobacco use. Provides information for finding treatment.

Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event (SAMHSA)
Helps parents and teachers recognize common reactions children of different age groups (preschool and early childhood to adolescence) experience after a disaster or traumatic event. Offers tips for how to respond in a helpful way and when to seek support.

Managing Combat & Operational Stress A Handbook for Marines & Families
Information, strategies, and opportunities for Combat & Operational Stress using the stress continuum. The handbook explains the stress zones and gives strategies appropriate for each. READY - how to better enjoy life, personal growth from stress or deployment, and take care of your body. REACTING - Making safe choices, reconnecting with others, relaxation techniques decrease stress on your mind and body, and improve physical performance, and spirituality and building resilience. INJURED - Letting go of anger, someone coping with severe stress may experience behavior or personality change, using alcohol and drugs can make any combat or operational stress issue worse, and your health care provider may recommend various treatments. ILL - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Posttraumatic Stress (PTS), and coping with stress issues. 32 pages, 8 1/2" x 11" Sources used to create the handbook: Stander, V., Kraft, H., Xiong, L., & Larson, G. (2009). Postdeployment User Guide: Transition Workbook for Combat Veterans (NHRC Tech. Doc. No. 09-91). San Diego: Naval Health Research Center. Available for order through the BHIN. VA's National Center for PTSD: www.ptsd.va.gov. Also used: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/ US Dept of Health and Human Services: http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/ and http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/ Defense Center of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain injury: http://www.dcoe.health.mil/ Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center: http://www.dvbic.org/

Managing Combat & Operational Stress A Handbook for Marines & Families

Information, strategies, and opportunities for Combat & Operational Stress using the stress continuum. The handbook explains the stress zones and gives strategies appropriate for each. READY - how to better enjoy life, personal growth from stress or deployment, and take care of your body. REACTING - Making safe choices, reconnecting with others, relaxation techniques decrease stress on your mind and body, and improve physical performance, and spirituality and building resilience. INJURED - Letting go of anger, someone coping with severe stress may experience behavior or personality change, using alcohol and drugs can make any combat or operational stress issue worse, and your health care provider may recommend various treatments. ILL - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Posttraumatic Stress (PTS), and coping with stress issues. 32 pages, 8 1/2" x 11" Sources used to create the handbook: Stander, V., Kraft, H., Xiong, L., & Larson, G. (2009). Postdeployment User Guide: Transition Workbook for Combat Veterans (NHRC Tech. Doc. No. 09-91). San Diego: Naval Health Research Center. Available for order through the BHIN. VA's National Center for PTSD: www.ptsd.va.gov. Also used: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/ US Dept of Health and Human Services: http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/ and http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/ Defense Center of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain injury: http://www.dcoe.health.mil/ Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center: http://www.dvbic.org/