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

(4 days ago) Web2.f. Develop standardized mental health access to care measures for direct and purchased care for both active duty service members and their families, to include tracking: 2.f.1. …

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

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Military Mental Health and Building Resilience in 2023

(Just Now) WebCall 800-342-9667. The Psychological Health Resource Center is available 24/7 for service members, veterans, and family members with questions about …

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

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Department of Defense Mental Health Resources for Service …

(2 days ago) WebThe Military Crisis Line, text-messaging service, and online chat provide free VA support for all Service members, including members of the National Guard and …

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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Brandon Act Aims to Improve Mental Health Support

(6 days ago) WebThe Defense Department policy directs the services to establish policy, assign responsibilities, and provide procedures for service members to request a referral for a mental health evaluation

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

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Evaluation of Access to Mental Health Care in the Department of …

(1 days ago) WebPublicly Released: August 12, 2020 . Objective . The objective of this evaluation was to determine whether the DoD meets outpatient mental health access to …

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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FY2024 NDAA: Military Mental Health Strategy Development …

(4 days ago) WebDefense (DOD) mental health programs and services that support servicemembers, military retirees, and Specialist in Defense Health Care Policy . …

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

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

(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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Department of Defense Works to Dispel Stigma of Seeking Mental …

(Just Now) WebOn Sept. 28, 2023, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a memo directing 24 urgent actions to address suicide in the military community that build upon …

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

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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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FY2022 NDAA: Mental Health Care - CRS Reports

(4 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 704 …

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

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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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OASD(HA) Mental Health Policies and Programs

(Just Now) WebObjectives: Executes 28 strategic actions under 4 overarching goals endorsed by the HEC and monitored by the DoD/VA Psychological Health and …

https://health.mil/Reference-Center/Presentations/2012/11/27/Update-on-DoD-Mental-Health-Policies-and-Programs

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

(1 days ago) WebMental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, DoD is taking action to change its operations to meet the intent of the law. DoD has initiated action to do what it can under …

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

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DOD Policy Guidance on Depression Health.mil

(4 days ago) WebMilitary Treatment Facility Mental Health Clinical Outcomes Guidance. .PDF 2.19 MB. This policy provides guidance regarding measurements and documentation of clinical …

https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence/PHCoE-Clinician-Resources/Depression/DoD-Policy-Guidance-on-Depression?type=Publications

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MENTAL HEALTH - Defense Counterintelligence and Security …

(4 days ago) WebRISKS FROM AVOIDING MENTAL HEALTH CARE. • Decreased force readiness: Untreated psychological conditions can increase other physical health issues, …

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

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Policy update: Significant improvements to mental and behavioral …

(7 days ago) WebQuestions related to the policy can be directed to Capt. Shane Steiner, Chief, Division of Operational Medicine, Commandant (CG-1121). Resources: ACN …

https://www.mycg.uscg.mil/News/Article/2962000/policy-update-significant-improvements-to-mental-and-behavioral-health-policies/

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Overcoming Stigma: How to Deal with Mental Illness in the U.S.

(Just Now) WebStructural: This is when institutional policies and other social structures decrease opportunities for people with mental health disorders. Many members of the …

https://www.aafmaa.com/learning-hub/blog/post/9541/overcoming-stigma-how-to-deal-with-mental-illness-in-the-u-s-military

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Group Therapy Provides Mental Health Support to Work Through …

(Just Now) Web[Editor’s note: This article deals with mental health issues and treatment. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, call the 988 National Suicide …

https://health.mil/News/Dvids-Articles/2024/05/16/news471344

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Mental health professionals overlooked in Air Force's resilience …

(9 days ago) WebThe data paints a stark picture. The Air Force Medical Agency Mental Health Branch, where I worked until 2023, found that new mental health patient appointments for active duty …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/mental-health-professionals-overlooked-in-air-forces-resilience-push/ar-BB1mI9q3

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Behavioral Health: Activities of the National Mental Health and

(2 days ago) WebThis Q&A report reviews the work of the Policy Lab—a support office within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The Policy Lab works …

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-106760

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About Physical Activity Physical Activity CDC - Centers for …

(8 days ago) WebKey points. Physical activity is one of the best things people can do to improve their health. Physical activity is vital for healthy aging. It can help reduce the …

https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity/php/about/index.html

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Peru Chooses Bigotry in Medical Services Human Rights Watch

(3 days ago) WebIt should also consult with Peru’s LGBT organizations about how best to ensure their communities’ rights to physical and mental health through rights-respecting and …

https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/05/15/peru-chooses-bigotry-medical-services

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