DoD Seeks to Eliminate Stigma for Seeking Mental Health Care

By Terri Moon Cronk;DoD News, Defense Media Activity-The Defense Department wants service members to know there’s no stigma in seeking mental health care, a DoD Health Affairs official said here today.  “We want troops and their families to know DoD has great emphasis on gaining access to mental health care, reducing barriers, and following where the research goes to provide them the best possible care,” said Navy Capt. (Dr.) Michael J. Colston, psychiatrist and director of mental health policy, health services policy and oversight. Read more here: http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=128912&source=GovDelivery