BH GEAR

Current AORs have limited mental health (MH) support which degrades readiness and increases the possibility of personnel loss due to MH concerns. Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) developed the BH GEAR training to teach medics and identified unit members skills to manage MH concerns in operational environments. BH GEAR teaches basic MH skills including how to perform an MA assessment, identify MH concerns, prevent and mitigate MH concerns, manage risks to safety, and know when an evacuation is needed. This training is a force multiplier for MH support. It increases MH support, reduces the burden on limited MH personnel and can limit MH evacuations, decreasing lost duty hours.

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BH GEAR Training Description

6 hours, in person, with <40 service members
Teaches basic MH skills, including:
- Assessment and identification of MH issues
- Prevention, intervention, and management techniques
- MEDEVAC due to MH issues
Didactic with video discussions and demonstrations of MH skills
Multiple interactive components for practice opportunities, including:
- MH assessment
- Suicide risk assessment
- Application of MH interventions in complex situations

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BH GEAR Train the Trainer Course Description:

3 days, in person or virtual, with <50 uniformed or civilian MH providers, PAs, MDs, Chaplains, Religious Affairs Specialists, 68Xs, or senior level 68Ws
Teaches how to deliver the BH GEAR training, including:
- In depth facilitation of the training
- How to be an effective public speaker
- Adult learning facilitation skills
Full training demonstration with discussion
Multiple training practice opportunities

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BH GEAR and the TTT Course have been delivered all over the World!

There is also a research component to participation as we are evaluating the effectiveness of these trainings.

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