On-Line Self-Assessments and Mental Health Screenings
Mental Illnesses
Did you know that nearly 10% of individuals in the United States experience symptoms of mental illness at one time or another? Some of the most common symptoms can be signs of disorders such as anxiety disorders and depression. These are treatable conditions. We encourage you to take advantage of anonymous, online mental health assessments. If you need additional information or other answers to your questions, please don't hesitate to email us directly at requests@mha-oc.org
Alcohol-Related Illnesses
Most adults who drink alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, or liquor) consume safe and healthy amounts. For others, unsafe drinking patterns increase their risk for injury, illness or future alcohol problems. If you consume alcoholic beverages, it's important to know whether your drinking patterns are safe, risky or harmful. We encourage you to take advantage of an anonymous, online alcohol screening offered by AlcoholScreening.org, a project of the Boston University School of Public Health.
On-Line Mental Health Assessments for Military & Families
Mental Health Self-Assessment Program (MHSAP)
The Mental Health Self-Assessment Program® (MHSAP) offers service personnel and their families the opportunity to take anonymous, mental health and alcohol use self-assessments online, via the phone, and through special events held at installations. The self-assessments are a brief series of questions that, when linked together, help create a picture of how an individual is feeling. The program is designed to help individuals identify their own symptoms and access assistance before a problem becomes serious. The self-assessments address posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, generalized anxiety disorder, alcohol use, and bipolar disorder. After completing a self-assessment, individuals receive referral information including services provided by Tri-Care, Military OneSource and Vet Centers. The program, part of the Department of Defense continuum of care, is fully funded by Force Health Protection and Readiness, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Health Affairs. To take a free, anonymous self-assessment, visit MilitaryMentalHealth.org or call 1-877-877-3647.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Center for PTSD
Military life, especially deployments or mobilizations, can present challenges to service members and their families that are both unique and difficult. Some are manageable, some are not. Many times we can successfully deal with them on our own. In some instances matters get worse and one problem can trigger other more serious issues. At such times it is wise to check things out and see what is really happening. In addition to the sites listed above, there are several totally anonymous and voluntary self-assessments available by visiting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Center for PTSD website.