Recruits with history of depression, bipolar disorder can get waivers to join Army: report

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iraq-mental-woundsBetter for the military and for those with mental illness:

USA Today reported that those with a history of “self-mutilation,” bipolar disorder, depression and drug and alcohol abuse will be permitted to get waivers to enlist, according to documents obtained by the publication.

Read More:

http://thehill.com/policy/defense/360063-army-lifts-ban-on-issuing-waivers-to-recruits-with-history-of-bipolar-disorder

 

Published by Grizzled Bipolar Veteran: Jason Miller

50 plus years old. 43 years of the insane misery of untreated or under-treated Bipolar Disorder 2. Seven plus years of sane, sober, useful, and joyful living. Here to help fellow sufferers. I owe a debt. Paying it forward. God willing.

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