Embedded Mental Health

摘要

Throughout modern military history, the importance of embedded mental health (EMH) has been learned through the harsh realities of combat and unfortunately relearned following periods of relative peace. Combat is a dark and visceral engagement that stresses individuals and units well beyond normal expectations. Commanders hone their units for the known and unknown as well as through physical, emotional, and cognitive preparation. Both civilian and uniformed leaders, however, often neglect the importance of psychological preparation. Military history has repeatedly demonstrated that psychological health translates into combat readiness, effectiveness, and efficiency-which is facilitated by embedding mental health subject matter experts into units and command staff.