Sign at McConnell Air Force Base’s mental health clinic.

The Pentagon eliminates all language policies that stigmatize mental health issues

An effort is underway at the Pentagon to remove language from Department of Defense policies, regulations and instructions that stigmatizes mental health issues and discourages service members from seeking help. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks issued guidance to DoD leadership earlier this month asking them to “go through all documents” to ensure they don’t …

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