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Military Mental Health and Building Resilience in 2023

(Just Now) WEBThe year 2023 has seen increased access to mental health evaluation and treatment across the military and more emphasis on reducing stigma associated with seeking mental health support. On May 5, 2023, the Department of Defense …

https://health.mil/News/Dvids-Articles/2024/01/08/news459748

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Army experts: Mixed messages can fuel stigma, …

(3 days ago) WEBSometimes such perceptions are based on personal observations of peers who spoke up about behavioral health issues and experienced negative treatment. 2023 Army expands mental health …

https://www.army.mil/article/262525/army_experts_mixed_messages_can_fuel_stigma_prevent_soldiers_from_accessing_behavioral_healthcare

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Reducing the stigma and encouraging mental health …

(4 days ago) WEB5/18/2021 By: Claudia Sanchez Bustamante. In the military, the stigma of mental health is grounded in the cultural misperception that a service member must have "zero defects" to be mission ready. While the …

https://health.mil/News/Articles/2021/05/18/Reducing-the-stigma-and-encouraging-mental-health-care-in-the-military

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Update: Mental Health Disorders and Mental Health …

(1 days ago) WEBIt also summarizes the numbers, natures, and rates of incident "mental health problems" (documented with mental health-related V- or Z-codes in ICD-9 or ICD-10, respectively) among active …

https://health.mil/News/Articles/2021/08/01/Update-MH-BH-MSMR

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Army expands mental health support by implementing the …

(2 days ago) WEBAdditional mental health resources include the 988 Veterans Crisis Line, Military OneSource nonmedical counseling, and the 24/7 Psychological Health …

https://www.army.mil/article/269618/army_expands_mental_health_support_by_implementing_the_brandon_act

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A General Fights to Illuminate Mental Health Issues in …

(4 days ago) WEBMarch 19, 2022. WASHINGTON — Maj. Gen. Ernest Litynski has received numerous awards and decorations during his nearly three decades in the Army. But he is best known among soldiers and his

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/19/us/politics/military-mental-health.html

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Military Mental Health Support Military OneSource

(4 days ago) WEBConnect with an expert 24/7/365. We get MilLife and we’re here 24/7 to connect you to the right kind of expert guidance — from quick answers about specific issues, to …

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/

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U.S. military aims to address mental health as suicides rise

(6 days ago) WEBLast year the Army issued fresh guidelines to its commanders on how to handle mental health issues in the ranks, complete with briefing slides and a script. But …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/as-suicides-rise-u-s-military-seeks-to-address-mental-health

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Army health expert shares mental health resources available to …

(6 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health & Human Services reports one in five adults have experienced a mental health issue. It also states suicide is one of the leading …

https://www.army.mil/article/256525/army_health_expert_shares_mental_health_resources_available_to_soldiers_families

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Psychiatry in the United States Army

(9 days ago) WEBOf the nearly 600,000 active duty soldiers in the Army in 2016, 26.4% had a mental health diagnosis ( 1) compared with 18.3%–26.2% of the general U.S. …

https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ajp-rj.2019.140301

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Department of Defense Releases Annual Report on Suicide in the …

(2 days ago) WEBThe DOD released its Annual Report on Suicide in the Military: Calendar Year (CY) 2022, providing annual suicide data of service members and their …

https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3569734/department-of-defense-releases-annual-report-on-suicide-in-the-military-calenda/

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Mental health treatment among soldiers with current mental …

(3 days ago) WEBBACKGROUND. The US Army suicide rate doubled between 2004–2005 and 2008–2009 and reached an all-time high of 27.9/100,000 person-years in 2012. 1 In response, the …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4602390/

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Combating Mental Health Stigma in the Armed Forces

(Just Now) WEBA 2015 study determined that approximately 60 percent of American active-duty members who suffered from mental health issues did not report symptoms due to …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-public-interest/202006/combating-mental-health-stigma-in-the-armed-forces

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FY2024 NDAA: Military Mental Health Strategy Development …

(4 days ago) WEBthe majority (64%) of mental health diagnoses. DOD has made numerous efforts to address mental health issues. The Government Accountability Office (GAO), …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN12263

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Veteran and Military Mental Health Issues - StatPearls

(5 days ago) WEBVeteran and military mental health issues are complex and diverse, affecting not only service members but also their families and communities. This book chapter provides an overview of the most …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK572092/

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Veteran and Military Mental Health Issues - PubMed

(1 days ago) WEBThe most widely publicized mental health challenges veterans and service members encounter are posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34283458/

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Mental and Behavioral Health Issue

(Just Now) WEB“mental health problems” (documented with mental health-related V- or Z-codes in ICD-9 or ICD-10, respectively) among active component service members …

https://health.mil/Reference-Center/Reports/2021/08/01/Medical-Surveillance-Monthly-Report-Volume-28-Number-08

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Senators push DoD to approve recruits who’ve sought mental …

(Just Now) WEBA 2021 Rand study found that troops granted waivers for mental health issues or cannabis use between 2001 and 2012 performed as well or even better than …

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/03/16/senators-push-dod-to-approve-recruits-whove-sought-mental-health-care/

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In-Theater Mental Health Disorders Among U.S. Soldiers Deployed …

(9 days ago) WEBThe current study examined case rates of mental health disorders among deployed U.S. Army Soldiers using diagnostic encounter data from the Theater Medical …

https://health.mil/News/Articles/2022/11/01/Mental-Health-MSMR?type=Fact+Sheets

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Mental Health Awareness Month highlights resources available for …

(4 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Army, and the U.S. Army Sustainment Command in particular, are making enormous efforts to help Soldiers, Civilians and their families be aware of …

https://www.army.mil/article/256881/mental_health_awareness_month_highlights_resources_available_for_those_in_need

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A bill to allow recruits with previous mental health treatment is on

(1 days ago) WEBApr 8, 2022. If it becomes law, the bill would allow recruits who've previously sought mental health support. (Alun Thomas/Army) In the vast majority of cases, young Americans hoping to join the

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2022/04/08/a-bill-to-allow-recruits-with-previous-mental-health-treatment-is-on-the-way/

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Can You Join the Military With Depression? - Verywell Mind

(1 days ago) WEBWhile currently having mental health conditions or a history of a serious mental disorder technically prohibits military service, research data suggests that many …

https://www.verywellmind.com/mental-illnesses-serve-us-military-3973352

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Understanding Stigma and Mental Health in the Military

(5 days ago) WEBMay 15, 2024. Servicemembers and their families often deal with mental health challenges that can accompany military life and the stress of war. These …

https://www.aafmaa.com/learning-hub/blog/post/9542/understanding-stigma-and-mental-health-in-the-military

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Group Therapy Provides Mental Health Support to Work Through …

(4 days ago) WEBGroup therapy for mental health challenges is an effective way to get help. Skip main navigation. Give Feedback Close. Military Health System. MHS Home. Main …

https://hearing.health.mil/MHSHome/News/Dvids-Articles/2024/05/16/news471344?type=Infographics

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Air Force Pilots Now Can Start Mental Health Treatment and Won't

(Just Now) WEBPrior to the policy update, which was publicized in a May 1 press release, if an airman began seeking treatment for mental health-related illnesses or concerns, …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/05/07/new-air-force-policy-allows-pilots-continue-flying-while-seeking-mental-health-treatment.html

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Texas mall shooter was expelled from military over mental health …

(Just Now) WEBAfter entering basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia, in June 2008, Mauricio Garcia was seen by a doctor who identified mental health issues. Garcia, then 18, …

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-mall-shooter-was-expelled-military-mental-health-concerns-rcna83568

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Military Health System Mental Health Hub Health.mil

(5 days ago) WEBMental health is an important part of overall health and well-being, yet mental illness affects millions of people worldwide. Mental health disorders include anxiety, …

https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Mental-Health

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King Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging the Appropriations Committee …

(2 days ago) WEBThe funding is used for community mental health needs in the greater-Lewiston community, following the shooting that claimed the lives of 18 individuals and …

https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-leads-bipartisan-letter-urging-the-appropriations-committee-to-boost-investments-in-traumatic-brain-injury-research

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