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Video by Sara Barger

Leading with Empathy: How to Support Teammates in a Crisis

Defense Health Agency

Oct. 16, 2024 | 1:04

CAPT Meghan Corso, chief of Behavioral Health Clinical Operations at the Defense Health Agency, shares how leading with empathy can support teammates in a crisis. She offers suggestions on seeking help for mental health, from having a private conversation to encouraging someone to make an appointment with a mental health professional at an installation clinic. The video also outlines other mental health resources from financial counseling to reaching out to a faith leader. Listening and showing empathy can make a difference and help save a life.

If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, call 988 for the Military Veteran Crisis Line or visit 988lifeline.org.

Other Resources Incliude:
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
https://health.mil/mentalhealth
https://militaryonesource.mil/