CCA Physical & Mental Health Wellness Support Flashcards
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The Army's 'Ask, Care, Escort' (ACE) model is applicable beyond suicide prevention because it provides a framework for:
Answer: Identifying and responding to a Soldier in any form of distress or crisis
While ACE was developed for suicide prevention, its core approach of noticing distress, engaging with compassion, and connecting the person to help applies broadly to any crisis situation.
Which factor is most likely to INCREASE a Soldier's risk for substance abuse following deployment?
Answer: Untreated PTSD and social isolation
Untreated PTSD combined with social isolation creates conditions where Soldiers may turn to alcohol or substances as a form of self-medication for distress.
The RESPECT-Mil program in the military was designed to improve the identification of:
Answer: Depression and PTSD in primary care settings
RESPECT-Mil (Re-Engineering Systems of Primary Care Treatment in the Military) is a collaborative care model that improves recognition and treatment of depression and PTSD in primary care.
When a CCA notices signs of compassion fatigue in the chaplain they support, the appropriate response is to:
Answer: Gently raise the concern privately and encourage the chaplain to seek peer support or supervision
CCAs who support their chaplains' wellbeing help maintain sustainable ministry; a private, caring conversation and encouragement toward peer support is the appropriate intervention.
Social support as a resilience factor in military wellness research has been shown to:
Answer: Buffer the effects of stress and trauma, reducing risk of PTSD and depression
Strong social connections provide a protective buffer against the psychological impact of stress and trauma, reducing the likelihood and severity of PTSD and depression.
The CCA's role in a unit's Total Fitness program is BEST described as:
Answer: Championing spiritual fitness and serving as a resource for Soldiers addressing personal wellness challenges
The CCA serves as the unit's expert and advocate for spiritual fitness, connecting Soldiers with resources and supporting the chaplain's wellness outreach mission.