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Command Notification Requirements to Dispel Stigma in Providing Men-



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4. Command Notification Requirements to Dispel Stigma in Providing Men-
tal Health Care to Service Members (DoDI 6490.08, August 17, 2011).
a. General Information
There is guidance related to the release of information pertaining to a Soldier’s involvement in mental healthcare and substance abuse education (distinguished from substance abuse treatment. Healthcare providers follow a presumption that they are not to notify a Soldier’s commander when the Soldier obtains mental healthcare or substance abuse education services. However, this presumption can be overcome through one of the following notification standards.
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b. Notification Standards
Command notification by healthcare providers will not be required for self-referrals and referrals for mental healthcare or substance misuse education unless one of the reasons listed below apply. Healthcare providers shall notify the commander concerned when a Soldier meets the criteria for one of the following mental health and/or substance misuse conditions or related circumstances:
Harm to Self
. The provider believes there is a serious risk of self-harm by the Soldier either as a result of the condition itself or medical treatment of the condition.
Harm to Others. The provider believes there is a serious risk of harm to others either as a result of the condition itself or medical treatment of the condition. This includes any disclosures concerning child abuse or domestic violence consistent with DoDI 6400.06, Domestic Abuse Involving DoD Military and Certain Affiliated Personnel.
Harm to Mission. The provider believes there is a serious risk of harm to a specific military operational mission. Such serious risk may include disorders that significantly impact impulsivity, insight, reliability, and judgment.

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