CSM Private RallyPoint Member207735<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why are Service Memebers not coming forward when dealing with issues like PTSD or Behavioral Health?Is the stigma of post-traumatic stress disorder still prevalent in today’s military?2014-08-18T08:28:32-04:00CSM Private RallyPoint Member207735<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why are Service Memebers not coming forward when dealing with issues like PTSD or Behavioral Health?Is the stigma of post-traumatic stress disorder still prevalent in today’s military?2014-08-18T08:28:32-04:002014-08-18T08:28:32-04:00MSG Wade Huffman207923<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, I do believe the stigma is still prevalent, not only in the military, but in the civilian world as well. <br />While great strides have been made in REDUCING the stigma, much work remains, primarily in educating people what PTSD is (and more importantly what is ISN"T). Unfortunately, I believe it will take years to accomplish a significant reduction, and I'm not sure we will see the stigma every be completely removed in our time.Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Aug 18 at 2014 12:25 PM2014-08-18T12:25:42-04:002014-08-18T12:25:42-04:002014-08-18T08:28:32-04:00