H.R. 6968 would require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a demonstration project regarding access to mental health services by members of the Armed Forces.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inHelping Those Who Serve Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to editconduct a demonstration project (project) designed to: (1) increase access of members of the wikiArmed Forces (members) returning from deployment abroad, and betheir families, to accessible, safe, and confidential mental health counseling; (2) reduce the firststigma and career repercussions associated with seeking such services; and (3) make high-quality mental health services more user-friendly to providesuch members and their families.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish a detailed summarySpecial Working Group to develop guidelines and recommendations to ensure the protection of confidentiality for members participating in the bill!)project; (2) establish an advisory group to oversee project implementation; (3) submit project reports to the congressional defense committees; and (4) conduct a study of reasons for attrition among military mental health professionals, and make recommendations to increase the recruitment and retention of such individuals.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 9/30/2008: Referred to edit the wiki and be the firstHouse subcommittee. Status: Referred to update the status of the bill!)Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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== Points in Favor ==

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== Points Against ==

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