TRAINING LIBRARY
Aaron’s Wish offers free narrated educational presentations focused on military menta health, combat trauma, leadership awareness, and support for service members and families. These presentations are designed for individual viewing or use by organizations, treatment programs, military support services, and community partners.
Beyond the Diagnosis
Combat-Informed Behavioral Health & Leadership Response
Explores the intersection of combat exposure, mental health, substance misuse, and military leadership, with emphasis on recognizing when behavior may reflect an underlying need for support.
Intended audience: Military leaders, behavioral health professionals, healthcare providers, and community organizations
Length: 33 minutes
When the Load Gets Heavy
Recognizing When You Need Support Before Crisis Takes Over
An educational presentation designed specifically for service members and veterans. Explores the often-unseen challenges of military service, including PTSD, TBI, substance misuse, and barriers to seeking mental health care.
Provides practical guidance on recognizing warning signs, understanding treatment options, advocating for appropriate care, and supporting fellow service members.
Intended audience: Active-duty service members, veterans, and military families
Length: 36:35 minutes
The Silent Load
Mental Health in Special Operations Forces
Explores the unique psychological burdens associated with Special Operations service, barriers to seeking help, and opportunities for earlier recognition and intervention.
Intended audience: Military leaders, behavioral health professionals, healthcare providers, service members, families, and support oganizations.
Length: 23:42 minutes
Understanding Combat Trauma
A Combat-Informed Approach to Military Mental Health
Explores how combat exposure can affect behavior, mental health, decision-making, and functioning, with emphasis on PTSD, TBI, depression, substance misuse, access to appropriate care, and coordinated response.
Intended audience: Military leaders, behavioral health professionals, healthcare providers, service members, families, and community organizations
Length: 25:07 minutes