Colorado Springs Supplements Help Most People Who Are Depressed
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Vol. 73, No. 16 April 24, 2015 Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey addresses Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Tuesday. Photo by Staff Sgt. Nancy Lugo SMA sets sights on military education By Sgt. William Smith “We are the largest academic institution in the world system to ensure Soldiers will earn maximum credit 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Offi ce and have the largest online delivery system in America,” for the schools they attend while they are in the Army.” said Dailey. “We have the academic ability to accredit There is a new grassroots program being developed The importance of improving military education our own courses, to give you the maximum amount of which Dailey said stemmed from his approach to while continually improving the Army profession were credit for the work that you do, especially the ones that leadership when he was a squad leader. It is called two topics Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey translate into work that is done out in the civilian sector.” “Not in My Squad.” shared with members of the Fort Carson community Dailey addressed about 600 Soldiers and Family Dailey said he recommended to the chief of Monday and Tuesday. members at McMahon Auditorium Tuesday, discussing staff of the Army that he thought they need to back “As the Army gets smaller we have to invest in the topics affecting the future of all Soldiers and Families, off the requirements coming down from big Army people who will lead us into the future,” Dailey said. and answered questions about any concerns they had. and put it into the hands of the people who can “We are revamping the entire military education system. “We will continue to be the smartest, most-educated actually infl uence it. Our education system doesn’t transfer well into the and well-trained fi ghting force in the world,” Dailey said. Dailey explained the Not in My Squad concept civilian sector. While we rebuild our courses forcewide, “My goal is to make sure that Soldiers are getting all is about leaders taking charge and Soldiers taking we are focusing on maximizing opportunity for two they deserve when they exit the Army. We are making programs: credentialing and academic equivalency. changes to the noncommissioned offi cer education See Dailey on Page 4 By Sgt. Nelson Robles “Today we merge the histories of two stellar units 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (that have) both made indelible marks within the 4th Public Affairs Offi ce, 4th Infantry Division Infantry Division,” said Commanding General Maj. Gen. 4th IBCT Paul J. LaCamera, 4th Inf. Div. and Joint Task Force The 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Carson. “While the ‘Mountain Warriors’ are changing Division, held a refl agging ceremony, changing its unit their moniker (to ‘War Horse’), I’m confi dent they will designation to the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team not lose the warrior ways that they are known for.” at the Special Events Center April 16. Before casing its colors, the 4th IBCT deployed in refl ags to As the fi nal step in the Department of the Army support of Operation Enduring Freedom three times, Realignment plan for the 4th Inf. Div., the 4th IBCT colors twice into Regional Command – East and most recently were cased for the last time. This ceremony also activated into Regional Command – South. Two of its Soldiers the 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment and realigned 2nd IBCT the 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion under the 2nd IBCT. See Refl ag on Page 4 Message board INSIDE The Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response and Prevention Hotline can be reached at 338-9654 or call the DOD Safe Hotline at 877-995-5247. Pages 22-23 Page 8 Page 24 2 MOUNTAINEER — April 24, 2015 MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera Can supplements improve mood? Garrison Commander: Col. Joel D. Hamilton Commentary by Jessica Ford multi-ingredient vitamin supplementation has been shown to Psychologist, U.S. Army Public Health Command improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety. Despite evidence Fort Carson Public Affairs Offi cer: Dee McNutt that vitamin supplementation can be helpful for people without Most people do not plan on feeling depressed, but depression, the Department of Health and Human Services Chief, Print and Web Communications: depression is called the “common cold” of behavioral and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s dietary guidelines Rick Emert health issues. for Americans advise that nutrient needs be met primarily Editor: Devin Fisher Almost one out of fi ve people will have depression through the food that you eat. These guidelines only recom- Staff writers: Scott Prater during their lives. Some signs of depression are losing mend supplement use in addition to a nutrient-dense diet if Andrea Stone interest in things you used to enjoy or feeling sad most of you are over the age of 50, a woman of childbearing age or the time for two or more weeks. Finding help for behavioral Happenings : Nel Lampe if you have dark skin or are not exposed to enough sunlight. health issues, like depressed mood, is an important part The Food and Drug Administration warns against taking in S p o r t s w ri te r : Walt Johnson of maintaining personal readiness. too many vitamins since there are upper limits of safety. L a yo u t / g ra p h i c s : Jeanne Mazerall When you are seeking out resources, you may feel At the end of the day, taking supplements without a health overwhelmed with information. care provider’s help may result in wasted money or time This commercial enterprise newspaper Oftentimes, people seek advice from friends, family, because it is hard to tell the difference between a mood is an authorized publication for members of co-workers and the Internet. This can be confusing. Some disorder and normal, everyday sadness related to a stressful the Department of Defense. Contents of the recommendations will be helpful, but others could be situation. The best person to discuss changes in mood is your Mountaineer are not necessarily the offi cial harmful. Some sources may recommend dietary supple- primary health care provider, who can help you determine view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or ments as a quick and easy fi x. Dietary supplementation may if your mood change or problem is the result of depression, the Department of the Army. Printed circulation is 8,000 copies. seem like an easy fi x because you do not have to invest a a normal situational response or a physical problem. If they The editorial content of the Mountaineer lot of time or money and supplements can be taken without do fi nd that you have a mood disorder, such as depression, is the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Offi ce, anyone knowing. the current gold standard treatment for depression is a type Fort Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail Unfortunately, there is no quick fi x for of therapy called cognitive-behavioral therapy along with a address is [email protected]. depression. Although there is some evidence that having low prescription antidepressant. Additionally, you may want to The Mountaineer is posted online at http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com. levels of certain nutrients (for example, folate, B-12, calcium, have lab tests to check for a defi ciency and discuss the use of The Mountaineer is an unoffi cial vitamin D, iron, selenium, zinc and N-3 fatty acids) contribute vitamins or perhaps herbal remedies with your provider. publication authorized by AR 360-1. The to some mood problems, there is little evidence that dietary Ultimately, only you and your health care team Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs supplements help most people who are depressed. 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