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Air National Guard Capt. Casey Ross spent years reliving memories of childhood trauma and delayed seeking treatment due to concerns that it would impact her career.
Hear the powerful story of how Capt. Ross overcame the stigma and fear associated with psychological health treatment and turned a traumatic childhood into an opportunity to grow personally, and as a leader in her unit and the broader military community.
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After spending years reliving memories of childhood trauma, Air National Guard Capt. Casey Ross realized seeking psychological health care was the only way she’d be able to move forward. Hear why she took this critical first step to improve her career and personal well-being.
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After realizing she needed treatment, Air National Guard Capt. Casey Ross felt ashamed and thought she needed to hide it from her command and feared she would lose her flight status. Hear how Capt. Ross overcame the barriers and stigma around seeking care, and how her command and military family fully supported her decision to seek care.
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Finding the right provider and right type of treatment takes time and patience. Hear how Air National Guard Capt. Casey Ross persisted to find treatment that worked for her and encourage her military family to do the same.
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After engaging in care herself and receiving support from her squadron commander and military family, Air National Guard Capt. Casey Ross is working with her unit and military family to share the message that you can get stronger through psychological health treatment.
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Since 2009, the Real Warriors Campaign has stood with the military community, empowering service members, veterans and their families with 24/7 resources to manage the symptoms of psychological health concerns. However, our job is not done. Learn how you can use the campaign’s resources to continue to break down barriers to psychological health care and spread the word that reaching out is a sign of strength.
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