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Mental health is a critical component of personal and unit readiness. Mental health is more than just the absence of mental illness, it is mental resilience, flexibility, and the capacity to deal with problems as they occur (to adapt, innovate, and overcome). Some Marines are able to do this better than others. A large component of this is personality or character traits, which are fairly fixed in an individual from early adulthood onward. These traits are affected by a Marine's mental state, which can vary according to circumstances or illness. When mental health is in jeopardy a Marine may have ongoing problems getting along in the unit, may seem to be functioning below usual capacity, or may seem “weird” or “crazy.” Any of these problems can affect a Marines personal readiness as well as the overall readiness of the unit. Early identification, evaluation, and treatment are essential to all concerned.
For more information on this topic to include definitions, risk factors, why Marines may not seek help, and prevention, please select the general information tab above. If you are looking to solve a specific problem please select one of the specific problem tabs above. Under each specific problem you will find an overview that discusses the specific problem as well as what to look for, what to do, what to avoid, what to expect after taking action, and troubleshooting.
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