The problem is that it has a negative effect. If supervisors have access to a person's medical and psychological files, this has a negative effect to the extent that people might prefer to keep their problems to themselves, and the more they do that, the more likely it is that they eventually become ticking time bombs. On the other hand, if they consulted someone a bit earlier and if they got some help, chances are they would get the help they need to recover and get on with their career. Some soldiers are apprehensive about these things. They are faced with some rather contradictory requirements, as it were. This is not an easy problem to solve.
On March 4th, 2008. See this statement in context.