Can military members with severe depression and chronic suicidal ideation go on convalescent leave?

Please only military members or former members reply! I know that a doctor can do that but I'd like to know how is it possible when a member can barely get through a day without a nervous breakdown. The work environment is to traumatic for this person and I don't know what to do.Can military members with severe depression and chronic suicidal ideation go on convalescent leave?I think that it should be but the ugly truth is that is going to be an uphill battle....I saw several people go "crazy"...it was more like "lazy". If a person is truly suicidal they kill themselves....if not it's just an act to get out of a commitment...thats how the military sees things...if she is truly suicidal though you need to talk to the first sargeant immediatelyCan military members with severe depression and chronic suicidal ideation go on convalescent leave?
They can be treated inpatient through a number of mental health programs, if necessary. I don't think they'd want to just send this person home entirely, because they could not observe him or her and ensure his or her safety. The military actually does care about its people, bad attitudes of certain individuals notwithstanding.



Please contact a mental health specialist. I've talked to them myself, and it really takes a LOT of weight off your chest even just to admit you are having difficulty.



If this person is thinking suicidal thoughts it is your DUTY to get them help before they try anything. If you are uncomfortable with going first to a military mental health specialist, please contact Military OneSource ASAP.



Here's the number:



1.800.342.9647Can military members with severe depression and chronic suicidal ideation go on convalescent leave?The answer is no. He will stay on active duty and be placed in an in patient facility and counseled. After an evaluation he will either be released back into the force or given a medical discharge. By giving him unsupervised convalescent leave the military accepts responsibility for the subjects behavior which may be irrational.
Not sure if your being malingering or not.



to answer your question - first talk to your health care provider. Let them know and see what they say. Next step is to go to Mental Health and make an appointment. That is the only way to get you started on your treatment. They have to start the process of your paper work and this could lead to you being discharged. All depends if you get the medical verses the honorable or not. I would hope it wouldn't be dishonorable. I haven't heard of someone getting dishonorable with PTSD or any other symptoms that were discharge from the army. Then again I could be learning something new here too.Can military members with severe depression and chronic suicidal ideation go on convalescent leave?said soldier must contact mental health. no stigma. there is a whole thing dedicated to ptsd now.



if he can let a trusted nco in his platoon know, that would help. also let his platoon medic know. medics can refer soldiers to proper care.



i know its tough, but it must be done.Can military members with severe depression and chronic suicidal ideation go on convalescent leave?
far more likely that 'they' will be admitted to a mental ward for observation and treatment.



they will not let someone they think is a danger to themselves go on Leave where it will be easier for them to commit suicide.
Yes, but s/he's gotta either be reported to his/her First Sergeant or LCPO by a member of his/her unit or go to his/her mental health professional him/herself.Can military members with severe depression and chronic suicidal ideation go on convalescent leave?
Hello 'cade..."



This is a very personal question that involves the member's medical privacy.



However,



#1. The person could always go on sick-call and let the doctor know what is going on with their "feelings."



But, I prefer this method:



#2. Tell you friend to go see his/her First Sergeant and sit down with the First Sergeant and let him/her know what is going on.



Perhaps the work is too difficult for the member to perform and maybe a reassignment to another career field is necessary to prevent harmful incidents to the member and his/her fellows in the work center and the Squadron's mission.



The First Sergeant will contact the supervisor and try to determine what has been happening in the work center which is affecting the mission.



And, the First Sergeant will brief the Squadron Commander of the seriousness of the situation because any harm to a squadron member impacts upon the mission of the squadron and the other members, too.



Either the First Sergeant or the Commander will call the Military Hospital on base directly to the Mental Health counterparts. When the unit calls the Hospital we get fast results because the medical people already realize that the member's stress is jeopardizing the mission and the member's health.



I was always able to get a person immediately to the proper medical doctors to see them within minutes to evaluate the member.



We don't want your friend to suffer needlessly and possibly have an accident on the job and affect his/her co-workers, too.



This is a most important question that you are asking. If your friend will accept advice from you, impress upon him/her that it is OK to go see the First Sergeant. The people in my Squadron are my number one priority. That is the reason that there is a position for a First Sergeant.



Those squadron members who need help will find the First Sergeant going above and beyond to help them.



The longer your friend keeps all his/her concerns bottled up inside the harder it is going to be to find the solution to make it all work out for the best.



More so that just sick leave, it is probably best for the Commander to contact the military assignment people and arrange for your friend to be reassigned to another duty on that same base. It very well could be that the work presently being performed is beyond the capability of your friend ability to perform. There is no shame in being reassigned to a job that one can handle effectively.



One only needs to ask and consult with professionals who can evaluate and approve changes.



Your friend needs help otherwise he/she would not have informed you and you would not be here looking for answers.



The answers are right there in your friend's squadron. His/her Supervisor, First Sergeant, and Commander.



Contrary to old WWII stories, we do care about our people and will work hard to help resolve their problems. But, the member has to let us know that there is a problem before an accident might happen or the member might harm him/her self.



That is what we get paid to do what we do and why we are in these positions. We are here to take care of our people!



You are in the keystone position to help your friend get the help he/she needs. Don't let this drop. If YOU are in the military you have a responsibility to notify your First Sergeant that there is a problem with a friend who is also a military member.



Best Wishes



Larry Smith

SMSgt, USAF (Ret.)

First Sergeant