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This bill, named the "Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act", aims to enhance mental health support for service members transitioning out of the military by modifying two key programs: the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and the Department of Veterans Affairs' Solid Start Program. For the TAP, the bill requires comprehensive mental health information to be provided to separating service members, including details about available mental health services, treatment options for conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, suicide risk factors, substance abuse resources, and potential psychological challenges of leaving military service. For the Solid Start Program, the bill adds provisions to help veterans enroll in patient systems and educate them about mental health and counseling services through the Veterans Health Administration. The bill also mandates that the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs submit a joint report to congressional committees within one year, detailing the new information and materials developed under these amendments, with the ultimate goal of reducing veteran suicide and supporting mental health during a critical transition period.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2878/all-info