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Improving Military Mental Health: New Task Force Established

This bill establishes a dedicated task force within the Department of Defense to examine and enhance mental health services for military personnel. Its aim is to provide better psychological support, reduce barriers to care, and streamline the transition from military to civilian healthcare for veterans. This will directly impact the mental well-being of service members and their families.
Key points
Creation of an expert task force to assess and recommend improvements to mental health services for military members.
Focus on enhancing access to care, including telehealth, for deployed troops, reservists, and their families.
Analysis of TRICARE eligibility changes and budget cuts on mental health care access.
Measures to reduce stigma associated with seeking mental health care and enhance confidentiality.
Improving the transition of mental health care from the Department of Defense to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Additional Information
To establish a task force of the Department of Defense on mental health.
Print number: HR 3011
Sponsor: Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
Process start date: 2023-04-28