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Military Health System Confronts Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Care
Stigma can be a barrier to a service member seeking support for their mental health. Recognizing mental health as part of overall health and changing attitudes are keys to addressing it.
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Date of Award: November 11, 1870 Conflict: Civil War Branch: U.S. Army
British-born James Harry Thompson joined the U.S. Army in New York as a surgeon. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at New Bern, N.C., on March 14, 1862. Citation: “Voluntarily reconnoitered the enemy's position and carried orders under the hottest fire.”
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