Posted on Apr 13, 2019
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Will being put in an inpatient psychiatric program effect my military career? I’ve been diagnosed with severe postpartum depression and anxiety and my doctor is contemplating putting me in an inpatient program due to the severity of everything. I’m a 92F in the reserves but I’m not sure if something like this will have any effects on my career.
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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No, it absolutely will not. The army has taken large steps over the last decade or two to encourage soldiers to seek out Mental Health treatments when it's needed.
What will affect your career is if you fail to seek help and it effects your job performance.
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SFC Melvin Brandenburg
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My advice, self admit. That is better than being admitted by a doctor. If you self admit, you can choose if you want to later leave. If you are on hold, you are in the system.
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SFC George Smith
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As Long As You Make Progress During Therapy, And Come Out with A clean Bill Of Health You Should Be Fine...
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