Resilience Hub for Frontline Civilians: A New Tool to Help Build Resilience

The State Department's Bureau of Medical Services estimates that 40% of Foreign Service personnel who work at posts where they are exposed to traumatic events (including assault, war, violence, or injury) experience intrusive symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). An estimated 70-80% of those serving in high risk areas suffer from emotional responses tied to stress. In recent years, the U.S. government has prioritized services to better manage and prevent stress-related problems, including PTSD, for Foreign Service personnel and other Frontline Civilians.

Experts from the State Department and USAID will discuss recent advances and areas for improvement in stress management for Frontline Civilians. We will also launch the new Resilience Hub for Frontline Civilians, an anonymous online resource center for training, education, self-assessments, and activities on building resilience and preventing/recovering from PTSD.

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