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Department of Defense Works to Dispel Stigma of Seeking Mental Health Care
A new Department of Defense policy recognizes the private nature of mental health care and is part of a larger DOD effort to reduce the stigma that is often associated with seeking help for mental health.
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1/7/2016
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