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Can depression/anxiety get you discharged? My friend has been struggling with it for quite some time and is scared to bring it up. He has 2 years left he doesnt want to be booted out for dealing with it. What are his options ?
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Posted 6 y ago
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Zero sense in not seeking treatment.
You don't get separated for depression. You may get separated for behavior associated with depression, so if he doesn't get treatment it won't be able to be considered as a mitigating factor.
Further, if he has no record of it, he won't be compensated for it, or receive treatment for it from the VA.
He needs to seek treatment, zero upside of not seeking treatment.
You don't get separated for depression. You may get separated for behavior associated with depression, so if he doesn't get treatment it won't be able to be considered as a mitigating factor.
Further, if he has no record of it, he won't be compensated for it, or receive treatment for it from the VA.
He needs to seek treatment, zero upside of not seeking treatment.
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1SG Flo Carrigan
I agree with 1SG. The worse thing he can do is ruin his career for behavioral issues that can be treated. Am retired, and as mentioned if no record its hard to be compensated for it. There are ways, but it's much harder. Seek the help needed, let no one tell you any different. Taking that frist step is hard, no lie, but once you do....you will be stronger & a better leader because you truly understand how the Solider feels. All the Best to You. Need to talk....here for you...look me up on here.
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It can definitely get him discharged for personality disorder if he doesn't deal with it.
The military has taken great steps over the last decade to ensure that Soldiers have enough mental health care and will not be ostracized or marginalized for seeking it out. If your friend doesn't seek out the treatment they need, it's the same as if they injured themselves and refused to get treated. It is his responsibility to get help.
The military has taken great steps over the last decade to ensure that Soldiers have enough mental health care and will not be ostracized or marginalized for seeking it out. If your friend doesn't seek out the treatment they need, it's the same as if they injured themselves and refused to get treated. It is his responsibility to get help.
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