Suicides, abuse of substances/psychotropic and medicinal medications/alcohol, spousal abuse, rape, violence, self-harm, PTSD, and many other mental health problems are increasing in active duty soldiers and veterans. The media is filled with mental health related events surrounding the military on a daily basis. The increase reflects that not enough is being done to treat our military. Yet, The Department of Defense and other entities do not acknowledge Licensed Professional Counselors as independently licensed practitioners of mental health. Thus allowing only social workers and psychologists to be hired, promoted, and acknowledged within the Armed Forces, TriCare, and Veterans Administration, eliminating a major population of helpers unable to provide care to those affected.
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