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    Will Mental Health Services Affect My Security Clearance? (VERTICAL CAPTIONS)

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    UNITED STATES

    08.24.2023

    Video by Sara Barger 

    Defense Health Agency

    Dr. Joshua Morganstein addresses a very common question: Will seeking mental or behavioral health services affect my security clearance? The short answer is: No.

    A report from 2012 - 2018 looked at 2.3 million security clearances. Of those 2.3 million clearances, almost 47,000 people reported psychological health issues. Of those 47,000 people, only 12 people (2 people a year) had a negative effect on their security clearance.

    This video is part of a series addressing mental health concerns in the military. Learn more at www.health.mil/mentalhealth

    VIDEO INFO

    Date Taken: 08.24.2023
    Date Posted: 08.23.2023 15:05
    Category: Video Productions
    Video ID: 894767
    VIRIN: 230824-O-XH734-6605
    Filename: DOD_109844712
    Length: 00:01:30
    Location: US

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