Posted by Commander Roman Alden (First Officer & Chief Science Officer) in En Route- Mental Health Priorities

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Leah Hart (Nurse Practitioner/Counseling) in En Route- Mental Health Priorities

Posted by Commander Roman Alden (First Officer & Chief Science Officer) in En Route- Mental Health Priorities
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She weighed her options. Would she prefer he agree that things couldn’t go on as they were? Absolutely. But the depth of his denial was such that it overrode everything but his sense of survival. This was fight or flight in action, even if it looked different than others might expect. He wasn’t fine, not by a long shot.[o]What’s changed, Commander Alden, is that your well being is being made a priority and we’re not willing to let you slip through the cracks anymore. You matter, and it’s time for you to learn to believe that as well.[o]

Roman had nothing to say to that except another bout of avoiding eye contact.

Leah grabbed her PADD again. [o]Okay, next question is pretty simple. What sort of activities or hobbies do you engage in when you’re not working, and how often would you say you take part in them?[o]

~Leah Hart, NP

“Martial arts, violin… Reading. A few times per week.” He answered. That was an easy and simple question.

~ Roman

She nodded and made notes and then looked up again.[o]And who would you consider to be in your support network? They are the ones that help you accomplish your goals, provide support when you are having a hard day, things like that?[o]

~Leah Hart, NP

“Just Rand. Uh, the ship yeoman.” There was no one else he was that close to. Kovan, maybe. He wasn’t sure. He shrugged.

~ Roman

[o]I know you two are married. Is she supportive of you going through this process? Is she even aware you’ve been asked to have this eval?[o] Leah asked. Given his deep denial, it would not have suprised her if he said no.

~Leah Hart, NP