question about mental health (HPSP applicant)

[deleted904921]

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hi everyone,
i'm currently applying for HPSP and the questionnaires ask about seeing a counselor for various reasons like depression/anxiety/adjustment/etc and being treated and evaluated for those mental conditions

i have been diagnosed and treated but i feel hesitant about what to say. i dont want this to risk my chances of being chosen for the HPSP 🙁 i know it's good to be honest but i'm worried it will hurt my chances since there is still such a huge stigma against mental health
please i ask for any tipcs/advice thank you!

 

[vellnueve]

If you can’t be honest you should reconsider doing a military career

 

[deleted480308]

If you lie you put other soldiers at risk

If you lie and get caught you can end up with a dishonorable discharge and financial penalties.


Don’t lie

 

[Tooth Ferry]

They still give out waivers. Apply honestly and you'll have nothing to fear. Imagine having an anxiety attack once you're in-service and worrying that they'll find out you lied on your medical forms. Not. Worth. It.

 

[Saddleshoes]

If you do not share the truth about your depression/anxiety/adjustment/etc going in...
...you will have to spend a lot of energy and time keeping it covered up. The military is a very hard place to keep things covered up.
...it will be uncovered at a very inopportune time and the result could be a massive problem for you and/or others.

 

[deleted904921]

Thank you everyone!!