Posted on Jan 16, 2022
What help does the military offer for current soldiers with mental health issues?
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As a medic in the national guard, I've talked to several soldiers over the years with depression and or other mental health issues such as stress, etc. I've never been able to help much because I don't understand what the military offers for help. I've seen a soldier who went to his leadership with depression and was just forced out. Is this standard? Or is there actual help for soldiers? Is there training I can attend to help my soldiers with stress decompression or de-escalation?
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Here is what I do: I visit with/talk to a Psychologist that works with the Vet Center
https://www.va.gov/landing2_locations.htm
https://www.va.gov/landing2_locations.htm
Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.
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SGT Chris Padgett
The VA has a lot of faults. Their mental health programs are not one of them.
Go seek out the help. You will get it. There is no shame in it.
Go seek out the help. You will get it. There is no shame in it.
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They can see mental health at any time, they can call the crisis line at any time. They can get appts for mental councilors on a regular basis. They do not even have to run mental health issues thru anyone but their commander
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Mental Health Support for the Military Community • Military OneSource
Mental health is as important for military and family readiness as physical fitness. Military OneSources provides free resources available to help.
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