Section 21E--Readiness State of Mind Flashcards
What is a way of reducing initial and ongoing stress by developing adaptive coping and recovery skills?
Psychological first aid
Airmen who take care of themselves can reduce actual and perceived stress in their lives. What do they do, in combination with the use of positive stress management skills, to take care of themselves?
a) Get adequate sleep
b) Eat a balanced diet
c) Make time for rest and relaxation
Stress reactions typically appear in four different categories. What are they?
Cognitive
Emotional
Behavioral
Physical
What is the key to recognizing stress?
Knowing what feels normal so you recognize when something feels off
If you are stressed by crowds and long lines, adjust your plans so that you may minimize the exposure to crowded environments. Which stress reduction technique is this?
Make adjustments
Which stress reduction technique is applied when an individual develops a task list and prioritizes tasks to help reduce stress?
Time Management
When individuals identify and avoid busy work, delegate or empower others when possible, learn to say no, and attempt to negotiate unreasonable deadlines, which stress reduction technique are they applying?
Overload avoidance
If a job requires long hours, using elements of job enrichment, like adequate time off or periodic breaks to help reduce potential stress. If possible, restructure the job to accommodate individual needs to help reduce stress and enhance productivity. Which stress reduction technique is this?
Prioritize
Approximately what percentage of the United States population will have PTSD at some point during their lives?
7-8%
What may a person with PTSD be so distracted by that they are not fully able to focus and concentrate as well as they would like to?
Painful thoughts, memories, or physical injuries
What is a great way to determine how to respond to a person with the invisible wound of PTSD?
Put yourself in their shoes, meaning to practice empathy
What is a key step in dispelling myths about invisible wounds and removing the stigma associated with getting help?
Acknowledging distress
What is an emphasized aspect of readiness?
Receiving continued support upon return from deployment
Which services are designed to strengthen the readiness capability of the force and ensure Airmen are equipped for peak performance?
Mental health
What percentage of USAF personnel voluntarily seek mental health services each year?
More than 12 percent
While suicide prevention is the responsibility of every Airmen, what has the USAF identified as critical to the goal of reducing suicide in the USAF?
Leadership support and action across all levels of command
What type of environment should military and civilian leaders build in order to reduce suicide in the USAF?
a) promotes healthy and adaptive behaviors
b) Fosters the wingman culture
c) Encourages responsible help-seeking actions of all Airmen
Which program provides an added layer of confidentiality that allows Airmen who are under investigation to receive mental health care without the risk of information disclosed during treatment being used to incriminate them in the future?
Limited Privilege Suicide Prevention Program
True or False? DoD 6490.08 Command NOtification REquirements to Dispel Sigma in Providing Mental Healthcare to Service Members, requires mental health providers to disclose safety (suicidal thoughts etc), fitness for duty issues, and all other information to commanders.
False
…All ohter information is confidential
What are some protective factors associated with suicide prevention?
a) Social support
b) Connectedness
c) Sense of belonging
d) sense of purpose
e) effective individual coping skills
f) cultural norms that promote and protect responsible help-seeking behavior
What concept is a core element of Comprehensive Airman or Guardian Fitness (CAF) essential to building fit, resilient, and ready Airmen by dedicating time and focus on individual and unit wellness, and fostering a culture of Airmen taking care of Airmen
Wingman concept
“airmen taking care of airmen”
The mental domain of Comprehensive Airman fitness is defined as the ability to effectively cope with unique mental stressors and challenges needed to ensure mission readiness. What are its tenets?
1) Awareness
2) Adaptability
3) Positive Thinking
4) Decision-making
The social domain of Comprehensive Airman fitness is defined as the ability to engage in healthy social networks that promote overall well-being and optimal performance. What are its tenets?
1) Connectedness
2) Teamwork
3) Social support
4) Communication
The spiritual domain of Comprehensive Airman fitness is defined as the ability to strengthen a set of beliefs, principles, or values that sustain an individual’s sense of well-being and purpose. What are its tenets?
1) Purpose
2) Core values
3) Perseverance
4) Perspective
