Military uses MH against new members
In the military, they told us to get help is you need it, and it will all be confidential and that they can not use your request for help against you. Pretty much everything is BS in that statement. I know for a fact as it played out for me. Here's one article on dependents (military children <18 yrs) can be denied the opportunity to serve because of the help they sought due to the actions of the Service. I was a dependent and I remember dad leaving for a year at a time on multiple occasions. Growing up like this is a severe pressure.
https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/military-benefits/health-care-benefits/2018/03/29/they-sought-help-when-their-army-dad-deployed-now-theyre-barred-from-joining-the-military/
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I think that's one reason why I never got into the military... Dunno. Also I'm a pacifist.
Stigmata - most are. actually, and those that have seen combat are the biggest pacifist out there (like me). There are only a few that have ever pointed a gun at someone. I have carried weapons quite a bit but never fired a shot in anger. And I executed many humanitarian missions. The logistics of the US Military is still the backbone for nearly all UN Peace missions. The peace mission gets no press, while the combat one does. I wish I could post some pictures of the humanitarian missions I have been on. The impression is skewed in the public.