The SF-86, Mental Health and Security Clearances: What to Know and How to Answer

After receiving multiple questions regarding fears and concerns about seeing a mental health provider, we'll take a moment to go through the current SF86 and specifically Question 21 regarding emotional and mental well-being.

Suggestions: See an off base/outside agency provider. Insurance vs. cash. Progress notes vs. Psychotherapy notes. Preventative letters for your clearance.

0:00- 02:45 general overview and COURT ORDERED
03:20 Voluntary admission to a psychiatric hospital
03:52 Explanation of the diagnoses
05:25 Working w/your provider regarding a diagnosis
06:42 Are you currently in treatment?
08:35 Behavior= DUIs, A&B against a police officer, divorce and P.O. etc.
09:15 Work with your provider about having a PREVENTITIVE LETTER
10:22 FILL IN THE BLANKS FOR YOUR OPM REVIEWER, don't make them "guess" or allow them to fill in the blanks via speculation.
10:35 How is treatment BENEFITING your agency?
10:50 BE PROACTIVE, think ahead, be honest.

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