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Brandon Act Boosts Confidential Mental Health Access for Troops

9/4/2025

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The Brandon Act enables service members to confidentially request mental health evaluations through their commanders, aiming to reduce stigma.
The Defense Health Agency provides global tele-mental health services through the BRAVE program.
TRICARE facilitates access to mental health services via civilian providers.
Military OneSource offers free counseling for service members and their families.
The Military Health System highlights mental health support as crucial for military readiness.

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Story summary

The Brandon Act enables service members to confidentially request mental health evaluations through their commanders, aiming to reduce stigma.
The Defense Health Agency provides global tele-mental health services through the BRAVE program.
TRICARE facilitates access to mental health services via civilian providers.
Military OneSource offers free counseling for service members and their families.
The Military Health System highlights mental health support as crucial for military readiness.