Acus Foundation

Did you know that an average of 30% of service members and veterans experience Post-Traumatic Stress? Of that percentage, only half seek treatment.

Today, and every day, it is our goal to remind you that you’re not alone.

If you or someone you love is struggling with PTSD, please reach out. To learn more about available tools and resources visit

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/index.asp

can affect anyone.

We’re committed to breaking the stigma around mental health and ensuring our service members and families have access to the support they need.

Know that you are not alone. Help is available.

Learn more: https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence/PHCoE-Clinician-Resources/PTSD?type=Article

The June 2025 issue of the journal "Medical Acupuncture" is accessible online. AAMA members log-in to read for free. Includes a new CME article on auriculotherapy for pain management following rotator cuff surgery. https://loom.ly/oty4VG0

The outdated idea that asking for help is a weakness crumbles when we celebrate the true courage it takes. Be a leader who models proactive well-being and fosters genuinely open conversations among teammates.

Learn more about the tools available and how they directly support comprehensive well-being.

https://www.dha.mil/News/2025/05/15/12/24/TRICARE-Is-Your-Partner-in-Mental-Health-Care

Today is National PTSD Awareness Day. For many veterans, the transition from military to civilian life comes with unseen battles. At TMF, we build a community where veterans find purpose after service through mentorship, leadership, and connection. >>

Get Involved Get involved with the TMF mission by exploring programs designed to empower and unite veterans, families of the fallen, and inspired civilians nationwide.

If you haven't renewed your AAMA membership yet, please do it now. We're looking forward to a productive year in support of medical acupuncture! RENEW AND JOIN US. https://loom.ly/Ow8bdIw

Registration is open through June 25 for HMI's Spring 2025 VIRTUAL graduate-level course. This program discusses Medical Acupuncture literature and applications on the following topics: MS, Bell’s Palsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Peripheral Entrapment Syndromes, and "Affective Acupuncture". Learn more and enroll now: https://hmieducation.com/graduate-webinar-09/

AAMA Annual Symposium on-demand recording access is now available. All of the sessions in Pittsburgh were recorded and are ready viewing. If you were not able to attend in-person, purchase access to the package now. https://loom.ly/bXONu-o