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Taking the Stigma Out of Mental Health Treatment May Save Lives

One of the major reasons many soldiers do not receive the necessary screening and care for their mental health is due to their reluctance to seek help. As the U.S. military strives to improve the psychological evaluations soldiers go through prior to enlistment and deployment, as well as increase the offerings of mental health care, the soldiers also need to do their part in utilizing these services.

The military is working on helping bridge the gap between mental health services and active duty soldiers by integrating mental health professionals into the daily lives of active soldiers. Some brigade combat teams now have these members with them during missions to provide immediate care and evaluation.

Through various studies conducted by the military it was found that soldiers who are in more casual contact with behavioral health care providers are more likely to seek them for help. There is less stigma with going to a doctor when you are on a more personal, friendly basis, then if you seek treatment without having a prior relationship established.

The efforts to increase mental health care and behavioral disorder prevention are slowly beginning to show in current military operations. As the active duty troops receive better psychological care they are less prone to develop mental disabilities later on in life. 

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