Emergent Leadership Issues – Flashcards
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BOLD FACE Indicators
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Assess the desire and means for self harm
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4 Dimensions of Wellness
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Physical Health, Emotional Health, Spiritual Health, Social Health
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Suicide Risk Factors
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Relationship difficulties, substance abuse, legal/financial/medical problems, mental health and occupational health problems, depression, social isolation, previous suicide threats/attempts
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Advanced Warning Signs of Suicide
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express intention of harming self or others, behavioral changes, impaired emotional status, thoughts of suicide, a suicide plan, access to method of suicide
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3 Common Reactions to Suicide
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Fear, Anxiety, Anger
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Substance Abuse
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illegal or improper use of drugs/alcohol/RX meds
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Alcohol Abuse
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Intoxicated Driving, DUI, Domestic Disturbances, Aberrant behavior, altercations, underage drinking
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Prevention of Alcohol Abuse
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Setting Environment - 0-0-1-3 Setting the Example, Deglamorizing, Documentation, Actions
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Identifying Substance Abusers
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Self-Identification, Commander Referrals, Medical Identification, Substance-related Incident, Drug Testing
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Organizational factors of Stress Management
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Task Demands, Role Demands, Interpersonal demands, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership
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Individual Factors of Stress Management
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Family/Relationship Problems, Personal economic problems; anything not related to the job
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Physiological Consequences of Stress
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increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, headaches, heart attack; anything to do with body systems
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Psychological Consequences of Stress
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tension, anxiety, boredom, irritability, procrastination; anything to do with mental status
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Behavioral Consequences of Stress
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changes in productivity, absence, eating habits, increased smoking, consumption of alcohol, rapid speech, fidgeting, sleep disorders; anything to do with behavior
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Individual Stress Management Strategies
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Time Management, Physical Exercise, Relaxation Training, Social Support
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Organizational Stress Management Strategies
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Selection and Placement, goal setting, job redesign, organizational communication, wellness programs
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Combat Stress
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change in mental function or behavior because of combat
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Combat Stress Reactions
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anxiety, irritability, decreased attention to detail, unclear thinking, appetite changes, emotional display over dead or wounded, loneliness, diminished confidence, sleep troubles
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Operational Stress
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change in mental function or behavior due to military occupations other than war
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Signs/Symptoms
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Reliving Event, Avoiding situations that remind you of event, feeling numb, feeling keyed up
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What are the eight "Bold Face" Concepts?
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1. Assessed the desire for self harm. 2. Assessed the mean for self harm. 3. Assessed the status of the Four Dimensions of Wellness. 4. Stayed with Wingman until possitive handoff was complete. 5. Looks out for their follow Airman. 6. Shows sincere concern and actively listens. 7. Appropriately intervenes. 8. Doesn't allow his or her fellow Wingman to engage in self-destructive behavior.
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A good wingman is...
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ALERT, GETS INVOLVED, and TAKES ACTION because they believe getting help is a sign of strength-NOT weakness.
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What is does ACE stand for?
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Ask, Care, Escort.
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What does the A of ACE mean?
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Ask - Are you thinking of killing yourself?
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What does the C of ACE mean?
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Care - For your Wingman. Be safe, listen, control the situation w/o force and remove means.
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What does the E of ACE mean?
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Escort - to CoC, Chaplain, Mental Health, primary care, Nat'l Suicide Prevention Line.
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Who is the only person that can direct a military member to mental health?
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Commander.
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What are the ways the Wingman philosophy impacts?
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1. Suicide Awareness/Prevention. 2. Sexual Assault Response and Prevention 3. Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention 4. Workplace Violence Intervention and Prevention 5. Substance Abuse Intervention 6. Financial Management
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What are the 4-Dimensions of Wellness?
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1. Physical Health 2. Emotional Health 3. Spiritual Health 4. Social Health
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What is Physical Health?
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requires us to be "physically ready to accomplish the mission."
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What is Emotional Health?
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requires us to be "mentally ready to accomplish the mission."
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What is Spiritual Health?
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equips us with strength during troubled times.
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What is Social Health?
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Provides: -Sense of Belonging -Increased Sense of Self-Worth -Felling of Security
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What is Substance Abuse?
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the use of any illicit drug, the misuse of any prescribed medication, or the abuse of alcohol.
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Define Alcohol Abuse.
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Any substandard behavior or performance in which the consumption of alcohol is a primary contibuting factor.
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What is an NCOs responsibility for Prevention?
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1. Environment 2. Setting the Example 3. Documentation 4. Actions
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What are the methods for identifying substance abusers?
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1. Self-Identification 2. Commander Refferals 3. Medical Indentification 4. Substance-Related Incident 5. Drug Testing
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What is ADAPT?
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Promote readiness and health and wellness. Used to identify and help individuals before their alcohol or drug problem causes significant damage to the health and career.
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When should a supervisor use Intervention?
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At the earliest possible moment.
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How can a supervisor use Intervention?
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1. Refer service members. 2. Direct drug testing within 24 hours of suspected alcohol related incidents of misconduct, etc. 3. Blood Alcohol Test ASAP of incident. 4. Contact the ADAPT staff before an assessment to provide pertinent information. 5. Air Force Drug Testing. 6. Report all substance abuse or suspected substance abuse incidents. 7. Observe and listen to subordinates problems. 8. Document all incidents. 9. Know Subordinates. 10. Report all slips and relaspses to the treatment team. 11. Prevent substance abuse by education.
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What are the impacts of Substance Abuse?
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1. Mission Readiness - impairs member. 2. Morale - higher risk of relationship problems, both personal and prefessional. 3. Health and Wellness.
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What is the Wingman concept?
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A strong and serious commitment between Airman.
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What is the Wingman mentality?
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Everyone is a vital asset to the Air Force mission.
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Define Stress.
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The reaction our bodies experience to an external demand by our continually changine environment.
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What is Eustress?
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Positive Stress.
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What is Distress?
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Negative Stress.
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What are potential sources of stress from organizational factors?
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Task demands, role demands, interpersonal demands, organizational structure, organizational leadership.
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What are potential sources of stress from individual factors?
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Family and personal economic problems.
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What are the three consequences of stress?
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1. Physiological Symptoms 2. Psychological Symptoms 3. Behavioral Symptoms
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What are physiological symptoms?
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changes in the body, metabolism, migranines, etc.
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What are Psychological Symptoms?
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Tension, Anxiety, Boredom, Etc.
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What are Behavioral Symptoms?
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Changes in productivity, absence, etc.
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What are individual approaches to stress management?
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Time Management, Physical Exercise, Relaxation Training, Social Support.
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What are organizational approaches to stress management?
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Selection and Placement, Goal Setting, Job Redesign, Organizational Communication, Wellness Programs.
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What is a stressor?
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Any mental or physical challenge or challenges.
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Define Combat Stress.
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Change in mental funtion or behavior because of Combat (war/war support)
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Define Operational Stress.
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change in mental functioning or behavior due to military operations other than war.
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Define Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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Anxiety disorder that may occur in an individual following exposure to a traumatic event. (not always combat related)
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What are the four signs and symptoms of PTSD?
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1. Reliving the event 2. Avoiding situations that remind you of the event 3. Felling numb 4. Hyperarousal
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What is the relationship between two or more people?
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Human Relations.
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Who does AF Equal Opportunity and Treatment (EOT) Policy apply to?
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Military.
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Who does AF Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy apply to?
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Civilians.
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What is unlawful discrimination?
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Discrimination based on color, national origin, race, religion, or sex not authorized by law.
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What is lawful discrimination?
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the Military lawfully discriminates based on age, sex, AFSC, education, etc.
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What is the Affirmative Employment Program (AEP) designed for?
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Designed to facilitate opportunities for the employment and advancement of underrepresented groups in the work force.
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What are two types of unlawful discrimination?
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Person - An individual person does it, Systemic - Organization "the man"
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What are the two types of complaint processes for sexual harrassment?
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Formal and Informal
