- The most significant improvement was observed in seeking mental health support from others, with an impressive growth of 120.27%. This indicates a growing trust and openness within our community.
- Comfort in discussing mental health issues with peers increased by 140.57%, reflecting a shift towards more supporting and understanding conversations among you.
- Offering mental health support to others saw a notable average growth of 55.31%, showing your readiness to assist fellow soldiers.
- Engagement in mental health conversations improved by 59.28%, and sharing personal experiences related to mental health grew by 65.64%. This willingness to share and support each other is invaluable.
- While there was a slight growth of 17.24% in asking open-ended questions, it’s clear these deeper conversations are becoming more frequent.
- Confidence in active listening skills increased by 37.37%, highlighting your dedication to truly understanding and supporting one another.
Closing the Loop
We appreciate the openness and willingness to engage in critical discussions during the training facilitated in July 2024. We are excited to share the results of the survey, which highlights the significant impact of the training and areas where we have seen growth and improvement. Also on this page you will find resources for the next step in your mental health journey with us.
Survey Results
During our time together, many of you demonstrated a remarkable increase in comfort level of these mental health topics:
Your feedback also highlighted a greater willingness to engage in conversations about mental health and personal thoughts. Many of you have reported becoming more aware of others’ emotions and better at keeping conversations alive. This newfound awareness and the skill you have gained are instrumental in fostering a supportive environment. We remain committed to continuously improving and advancing our approaches to better meet the needs of the military community.
Familiarity with Give an Hour’s Face the Five improved significantly by 131.28%
Neglecting self-care
Identification of “Neglecting self-care and engaging in risky behavior” saw a 26.67% increase.
Withdrawal
Recognition of “Withdrawal or isolation from other people” improved by 20.33%
Personality changes
Understanding of “Personality changes” increased by 32.17%.
Angry & Anxious
“Uncharacteristically angry, anxious, agitated, or moody” decreased by 15.56%, which suggests a need for further focus on this area.
Hopelessness
Recognition of being “Overcome with hopelessness & overwhelmed by circumstance” increased by 112.8%, indicating a heightened awareness of severe emotional distress.
Thank you once again for your participation. It was an honor to meet you, and we look forward to continuing our efforts to promote mental health awareness and support.
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