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As part of the Army’s ongoing efforts to eliminate the stigma associated with seeking mental health support, the Army has approved a policy empowering soldiers to request a mental health
After a delay that drew criticism from advocates, Secretary Christine Wormuth rolled out instructions for soldiers designed to accelerate access to mental health treatment.
The Army this week implemented new Congress-mandated mental health rules that allow soldiers to request access to care for any reason, the service announced Friday.
It will allow soldiers to seek mental health help through leaders in the rank of staff sergeant or above, as well as charge leaders to connect them with resources.