As the USS Abraham Lincoln heads home, concerns mount over how the military treats mental health
BLUF – As the USS Abraham Lincoln returned from its 322-day deployment, reporting highlighted concerns about sailors’ mental health, including eight suicide attempts across the strike group, while veterans and mental health experts questioned whether the military adequately recognizes and responds to psychological distress associated with prolonged deployments. For Navy Medicine, these concerns reinforce the importance of accessible behavioral healthcare, early intervention, reducing stigma around seeking treatment, and sustained mental health support after deployment.