Nuclear-trained sailors, considered the Navy’s ‘best and brightest,’ face mental health challenges
Nuclear-trained sailors, considered the Navy’s ‘best and brightest,’ face mental health challenges
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Nuclear-trained sailors, considered the Navy’s ‘best and brightest,’ face mental health challenges
A mental illness diagnosis could lead to expulsion for sailors who want to work the nuclear reactors powering subs and aircraft carriers. They often mask their struggles instead of seeking help, current and former sailors said.
Nuclear-trained sailors, considered the Navy’s ‘best and brightest,’ face mental health challenges
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I’ll start by saying this… I have no right to stand on a pedestal and point the finger as though I’ve got it all figured out. The proof of that, which will weigh on my soul for the rest of my life: I’ve lost a Sailor to suicide. I’d give anything to go back and change things… To potentially save the life of a Sailor… a son… a father… a friend… a Shipmate.
I’ve had my chance to lead, but if I can offer some advice… lessons learned… here it is:
If you’re in a position of leadership, take care of your own mental health, be vulnerable enough for your Sailors to know that you struggle sometimes too, and realize that, even though you may have made it to your position by “toughing it out”, that’s not healthy and our Sailors deserve real help dealing with very real problems.
Lead yourself so that you can lead your Sailors.
Also… poorly managed time/resources = mismanaged time = neglect => unnecessary stress in an already stressful job => stress at home => family doesn’t trust you => Sailor doesn’t trust you => you won’t know the battles they’re facing => you can’t help them.
Manage well so you can lead well.
Nuclear-trained sailors, considered the Navy’s ‘best and brightest,’ face mental health challenges
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