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Coast Guard Mental Health Support: Equal Standards with Military

This new law aims to ensure that Coast Guard members have access to mental health care at the same level as Department of Defense service members. This means that individuals serving in the Coast Guard will receive better support in managing stress and demanding duties, and can return to service after treatment if their condition allows.
Key points
Aligning Coast Guard mental health care standards with those of the Department of Defense.
Encouraging Coast Guard members to seek medical treatment and professional mental health guidance.
Allowing return to service after treatment if health permits duty without risk to others.
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Additional Information
Guarding Mental Health Act
Print number: S 3637
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Process start date: 2022-02-10