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handle is hein.crs/goveobw0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Congressional ____ ~ Research Service FY2024 NDAA: Military Mental Health Strategy Development and Program Assessment Provisions Updated January 23, 2024 Background Congress authorizes, through the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Department of Defense (DOD) mental health programs and services that support servicemembers, military retirees, and their families. DOD administers mental health programs that offer education; awareness; crisis prevention resources; clinical treatment; nonclinical support and counseling services; and research and development. DOD has estimated that 456,293 active duty servicemembers were diagnosed with at least one mental health disorder from 2016 through 2020. Mental health disorders also accounted for the highest number of hospital bed days and were the second-most common reason for outpatient visits among servicemembers. During the same time period, adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders, and depressive disorders composed the majority (64%) of mental health diagnoses. DOD has made numerous efforts to address mental health issues. The Government Accountability Office (GAO), DOD Inspector General (DODIG), and other observers of military health have highlighted potential opportunities for improvement. During ongoing deliberations on an FY2024 NDAA, Congress has expressed interest in understanding the current state of DOD's mental health programs available to servicemembers and their families through the Military Health System (MHS) and other resources. Table 1 lists the proposed and enacted military mental health strategy development and program assessment-related provisions included in the House-passed (H.R. 2670), Senate-passed (S. 2226), and enacted (P.L. 118-31) versions of the FY2024 NDAA. Table I. FY2024 NDAA Selected Legislative Proposals House-passed H.R. 2670 Senate-passed S. 2226 Enacted Legislation (P.L. 118-31) Mental Health Strategy Development Provisions Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov IN12263 CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress

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