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Report No. DODIG-2020-112 - U.S. Department of …

(4 days ago) WEBReport No. DODIG-2020-112. AUGUST 10, 2020. Evaluation of Access to Mental Health Care in the Department of Defense. DODIG-2020-112 (Project No. D2019-DEV0PB …

https://media.defense.gov/2020/Aug/12/2002475605/-1/-1/1/DODIG-2020-112_REDACTED.PDF

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Department of Defense Mental Health Resources for …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Psychological Health Resource Center is available 24/7 for service members, veterans, and family members with questions about psychological health …

https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/2737954/department-of-defense-mental-health-resources-for-service-members-and-their-fam/

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DOD Announces Implementation of the Brandon Act

(Just Now) WEBUndersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Gilbert Cisneros Jr. signed a policy to implement the Brandon Act and improve the process for service …

https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3386581/dod-announces-implementation-of-the-brandon-act/

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Department of Defense Works to Dispel Stigma of Seeking Mental …

(Just Now) WEBFor anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, needing immediate assistance, or simply wanting to talk to someone, confidential help is available 24/7. …

https://health.mil/News/Dvids-Articles/2023/12/04/news458878

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Evaluation of Access to Mental Health Care in the …

(1 days ago) WEBThe DoD did not consistently meet outpatient mental health access to care standards for active duty service members and their families, in accordance with law and …

https://www.dodig.mil/reports.html/Article/2309785/evaluation-of-access-to-mental-health-care-in-the-department-of-defense-dodig-2/

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For Service Members, Access to Mental Health Care Streamlined …

(5 days ago) WEBWithin the DOD and military services, the Brandon Act allows service members to request a mental health evaluation just by making the request to their …

https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3651970/for-service-members-access-to-mental-health-care-streamlined-under-brandon-act/

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FY2024 NDAA: Military Mental Health Care and …

(6 days ago) WEBBrandon Act established a self-initiated referral process for servicemembers to confidentially seek mental health care and reduce associated mental health stigma. …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/download/IN/IN12242/IN12242.pdf/

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Brandon Act Aims to Improve Mental Health Support

(6 days ago) WEBAdditional mental health resources include the 988 Veterans Crisis Line, Military OneSource nonmedical counseling, and the 24/7 Psychological Health Resource Center. For more information, visit

https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3386278/brandon-act-aims-to-improve-mental-health-support/

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GAO-22-105149, Defense Health Care: DOD …

(4 days ago) WEBPage 1 GAO-22-105149 DOD Mental Health Care in the COVID-19 Pandemic 441 G St. N.W. Washington, DC 20548 February 3, 2022 The Honorable Jack Reed telehealth, …

https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-22-105149.pdf

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FY2024 NDAA: Military Mental Health Strategy …

(4 days ago) WEBCongress authorizes, through the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Department of Defense (DOD) mental health programs and services that …

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

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DoDI 6490.05, 'Maintenance of Psychological Health …

(4 days ago) WEB4. POLICY. It is DoD policy that: a. The Military Departments shall implement COSC policies and programs to enhance readiness, contribute to combat effectiveness, …

https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/649005p.pdf

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Military Mental Health and Building Resilience in 2023

(Just Now) WEBThe MHS is committed to increasing access to mental health services and reducing any stigma associated with seeking care. For a comprehensive overview of …

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

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FY2024 NDAA: Military Mental Health Workforce Provisions

(6 days ago) WEBincluding psychiatrists, mental health and substance abuse social workers, mental health and substance use disorder counselors, and marriage and family …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/download/IN/IN12268/IN12268.pdf/

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Defense Health Care: DOD Expanded Telehealth for Mental Health …

(2 days ago) WEBGAO examined DOD policies on mental health screening and on the provision of telehealth, reviewed reports about mental health care during the COVID-19 …

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-22-105149

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Reducing the stigma and encouraging mental health care in the …

(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" …

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

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JOINT FACT SHEET DoD and VA Take New Steps to Support …

(1 days ago) WEBEnhancing mental health care where service members work: DoD has been moving mental health care to where Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen work – in …

https://dod.defense.gov/Portals/1/Documents/pubs/2014JointFactSheet.pdf

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Austin Says DOD Must Increase Efforts to Destigmatize Mental …

(9 days ago) WEBThe secretary explained some of the challenges faced by military families and their loved ones who serve — all challenges DOD can help with; one challenge …

https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3046883/austin-says-dod-must-increase-efforts-to-destigmatize-mental-health-care/

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FY2022 NDAA: Mental Health Care - CRS Reports

(4 days ago) WEBseeking mental health care within the Department of Defense.” However, the conferees also noted that the survey “already includes certain questions about …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN11801

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MENTAL HEALTH - Defense Counterintelligence and Security …

(4 days ago) WEBhealth stigma still remains a notable challenge, particularly among military members. A RAND study showed many service members do not regularly seek care for …

https://www.dcsa.mil/Portals/91/Documents/pv/DODCAF/resources/DCSA-FactSheet_Mental-Health.pdf

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

(Just Now) WEBMar 16, 2023. Lawmakers have asked the Defense Department to reconsider some of its mental health accessions standards. (Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver/Air Force) …

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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FY2022 NDAA: Mental Health Care - CRS Reports

(6 days ago) WEBDOD policy allows servicemembers to obtain a mental health evaluation on a voluntary (i.e., self-referral) or involuntarily (i.e., command-directed) basis. Section …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN11801/1

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Department of Defense Works to Dispel Stigma of Seeking Mental …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Department of Defense recently updated a policy on command notification requirements regarding the private nature of mental health care services …

https://newsroom.tricare.mil/News/TRICARE-News/Article/3760550/department-of-defense-works-to-dispel-stigma-of-seeking-mental-health-care

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Air Force updates mental healthcare policies, lowers barriers

(6 days ago) WEBThe Air Force’s mental health waiver policy in both the Air Force’s Medical Standards Directory and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide has been updated to allow …

https://www.afrc.af.mil/News/Article/3762290/air-force-updates-mental-healthcare-policies-lowers-barriers/

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Air Force updates mental health care policies, lowers barriers

(7 days ago) WEBThe Air Force’s mental health waiver policy in both the Air Force’s Medical Standards Directory and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide has been updated to allow …

https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Display/Article/3762632/air-force-updates-mental-health-care-policies-lowers-barriers/

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Air Force updates mental healthcare policies, lowers barriers

(7 days ago) WEBThe Air Force’s mental health waiver policy in both the Air Force’s Medical Standards Directory and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide has been updated to allow …

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3762290/air-force-updates-mental-healthcare-policies-lowers-barriers/

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Physician Says DOD Focused on Improving Mental Health of Force

(9 days ago) WEBAssistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez said the department is committing resources with a focus on preventing suicides of …

https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3321282/physician-says-dod-focused-on-improving-mental-health-of-force/

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Integrating Mental and Physical Health to Better Support Patients …

(6 days ago) WEBHospitals and health systems play an important role in the conversations we have around mental health care, including creating partnerships that address …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2024-04-26-integrating-mental-and-physical-health-better-support-patients-and-communities

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Air Force updates mental healthcare policies, lowers barriers

(8 days ago) WEBThe Air Force’s mental health waiver policy in both the Air Force’s Medical Standards Directory and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide has been updated to allow …

https://www.mildenhall.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3762290/air-force-updates-mental-healthcare-policies-lowers-barriers/

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