There is the real fear, aside from just the embarrassment or stigma attached to a mental illness, that they will be automatically booted out of the forces if they admit to some sort of mental strain. If that is not the case, is it then in the best interest of the soldier to overcome that fear and have the injury put into the medical record so that if there's a delayed reaction, as we've heard from a previous member, at least it was on the record and they would be able to receive benefits if it's necessary at a future point in time?
On February 12th, 2008. See this statement in context.