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Follow These Stress Relief Tips

Article | May 2020

Some stress in your life is healthy. It can motivate you to change behavior and develop skills, especially in military life.

Webinar

Life in Balance: Relaxation and Stress Relief

Webinar | October 2020
This webinar provides important aspects of creating a healthy balance between work and life. It will explore steps on how to identify stressors along with the signs and symptoms of stress. This webinar will also discuss ways to cope with stress. …
Article

Before-and-After Steps and Resources for Disasters

Article | April 2020

It’s crucial to understand the steps to take before and after a natural disaster strikes. As many of us personally are touched by such disasters – either directly or with family or friends– it’s important to be prepared.

Essentials

Managing Stress – The Essentials

Essentials | April 2020

Stress isn’t all bad. It can motivate you to change behavior and develop coping skills, especially in military life. However, constant and severe stress often causes health issues and performance problems. Military OneSource provides tips for recognizing and dealing with the symptoms of stress. While Military OneSource does not provide health care services, it does offer non-medical counseling and information about your benefits. If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Military Crisis Line at 800-273-8255, then press 1, or access online chat by texting 838255.

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How to Keep Family Stress Away While Everyone Is Home

Article | October 2020

Discover new ways to reduce stress as you and your family spend more time together during the coronavirus disease 2019 quarantine.

Article

Child Custody Considerations for Members of the Military

Article | July 2019

Many service members have custody of, or visitation rights with, children whose other parent is not the service member’s current spouse. Absences due to military service can undermine and disrupt existing arrangements, creating stress on parents and children.

Article

Stress Management During Deployment

Article | February 2020

In the military, stress happens. But too much stress can have negative effects on performance, safety and well-being. During deployment, it is especially important to know the signs of stress and to be ready with good stress management techniques.

Article

Managing Your Emotions When Your Spouse Is Deployed

Article | November 2019
Having your spouse deployed can bring up a wide range of emotions, starting when you first learn about the deployment and continuing until well after your spouse has returned home.
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Financial Protections for Your Service Member

Article | April 2020

If your service member ever gets into financial trouble, it can impact their military career. For this reason, there are two major laws – the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the Military Lending Act — that help protect the finances and ease the stress of active-duty service members and their families.

Benefits

Caregivers – Benefits

Benefits | October 2020
Caregiving comes with its own expenses – some anticipated and others not. As a service member, you and your family qualify for numerous benefits that may help relieve some of the financial stress of caregiving. While Military OneSource does not. …

Taking Care of Yourself During Times of Stress and Grief

April 2021
Everybody has periods of difficulty, when stress and grief build up and make everything seem harder. Caring about someone in the military can add another layer of stress and grief. You may be concerned about your service member’s health and. …

All the Ways

September 2020

Military OneSource is your connection to information, answers and support when MilLife happens. We can help you overcome challenges, reach your goals and thrive. If we can’t get you the answers you need, we’ll connect you to someone who can.

Article

Emotional Wellness

Article | May 2020

Emotional wellness can be a difficult concept to peg – it seems all facets of health connect in some way to your emotions, whether you feel joyful at seeing your favorite sports team win, worried about your deployment, angry at losing a loved one, or any of the myriad emotional responses that everyday life can trigger.

Article

Cancelled or Postponed Deployment: Time for Contingency Planning

Article | April 2020

Gearing up for a deployment can be stressful. But getting those orders cancelled or postponed can be more so, especially after spending weeks, even months, preparing yourself for the mission—and your family for the changes.

General

MilTax: Tax Services for the Military

General | March 2021

MilTax preparation and e-filing software is available mid-January through mid-October. Powered by an industry-leading tax service provider, it’s designed to address situations specific to the military. This easy-to-use, self-paced tax software walks you through a series of questions to help you complete and electronically file your federal return and up to three state tax forms. Calculations are 100% accurate – guaranteed by the software provider.

Article

Supporting Your Service Member and Their Family Before a Military Move

Article | September 2020

Your support can go a long way in easing the stress of a military move. Even if you live too far away to watch the kids or pitch in with the packing, there are ways you can make it easier for your loved ones to prepare for a PCS.

Article

Returning to Work After You Serve

Article | April 2020

Your experiences in service as a National Guard member may change you in ways you might not recognize until you are back in your workplace environment. With awareness and preparation, you can ease your way back into the workplace.