HEALING THE HIDDEN WOUNDS: SOUND BODY - SOUND MIND SYMPOSIUM  MAY 11  2010
STIGMA QUESTIONS:
What will convince warriors that getting help is a sign of strength and mental health treatment works?
Summary Statements of Responses
1.	Make mental health screenings mandatory on a semi-annual basis
	by someone who can analyze their problems
		Make mental health screenings a regular part of physical health checks
2.	Change the leadership climate and compel Command to take a leadership role in accepting
	and encouraging the benefits of mental health support without riducule
		Encourage command leadership at all levels
		Convince Middle leaders that they are required to enter into a client relationship,
		need maintenance mental health
		Build trust between Command and facilities
3.	Positive role models in command and among peers
		Value the worth of peer experience
		Have veterans engage with personnel as they come in from theatre
		Have high ranking officers talk about experiences and behaviors of acceptance
		of treatment
4.	Remove fears of punitive actions
		Change policies
		Educate personnel
5.	Educate families and soldiers together
		Put a big emphasis on the benefits of mental health treatment for families and soldiers
6.	Soldiers and vets may not know what services are available
		Increase marketing and awareness of available services
		Market the benefits of seeking treatment
7.	Services may not be accessible to soldiers, their families or veterans
		Active personnel or their families may not have an awareness of services available
		both on and off base
		Make state of the art treatments available to a wider group of veterans
		Network, Co-op and market services available