Sen. Ricketts Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Require Better Mental Health Screening for Departing Troops
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Active-duty service members who are separating from the military would receive better, scientifically validated mental health screenings before they leave. This means conditions like PTSD, alcohol misuse, and substance use disorders would be more likely to be caught early, connecting them with treatment and VA resources before problems spiral. The improved screening applies to all separating members, creating a lasting structural change in the transition process.
“The Joint Executive Committee shall ensure the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) mental health screen, the alcohol use mental health screen, and the violence risk mental health screen under the separation health assessment are each modified to be a validated tool”
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
MIND Our Veterans Act of 2025
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