Participants of the MTF Perspective on Mental Health Panel answer audience questions on day one of Naval Information Forces’ inaugural Mental Health Summit July 25-26. The panel from left to right consists of Capt. Andy Van Slyke, senior mental health executive, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic; Capt. Mike Franks (PHS), department head mental health, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth; Capt. Ralph Tuttle, director for mental health, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth; Lt. Cmdr. Chris Heath, department head SARP, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth; and Capt. Shelly Perkins, commanding officer, Naval Medica


Participants of the MTF Perspective on Mental Health Panel answer audience questions on day one of Naval Information Forces’ inaugural Mental Health Summit July 25-26. The panel from left to right consists of Capt. Andy Van Slyke, senior mental health executive, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic; Capt. Mike Franks (PHS), department head mental health, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth; Capt. Ralph Tuttle, director for mental health, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth; Lt. Cmdr. Chris Heath, department head SARP, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth; and Capt. Shelly Perkins, commanding officer, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The theme for this year’s summit is “Supporting Commands Supporting Sailors.” Sailors, civilians and guests attended the event, representing Navy Information Warfare commands from around the globe, for panels, discussions and personal testimonials on a variety of mental health and resilience topics.


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