Will Navy Let Me in With Small History of Depression?

Published December 28, 2013

Question by DRAKE: Will Navy let me in with small history of depression?
I really want to be apart of the Military and more specifically the Navy, but I had “clinical depression” & meds for a small time in High School which was about 4-5 years ago. It’s over though now and have not re-lapsed…will they still let me in
?..I sure hope so!

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Answer by DUSTIN H
Call this number and I will tell you.
9703395744

Answer by desertviking_00
A history of depression will only be disqualifying if it involved your getting admitted to a mental health facility for it or being treated for six months or longer on an outpatient basis for it.
The source below is the medical standard for this condition.

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