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Taiwan Grants Military Three Days of Mental Health Leave

7/26/2025

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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense is taking a significant step towards mental well-being by proposing amendments that grant active-duty military personnel three days of mental health leave each year. This initiative, effective immediately, aims to create a supportive atmosphere and enhance total special paid leave to 10 days, all while promoting gender equality. Public feedback is welcomed until next week.

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Story summary

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense is taking a significant step towards mental well-being by proposing amendments that grant active-duty military personnel three days of mental health leave each year. This initiative, effective immediately, aims to create a supportive atmosphere and enhance total special paid leave to 10 days, all while promoting gender equality. Public feedback is welcomed until next week.