Does having self-harm scars affect your chance of enlisting in the military? I have two on my arm from years ago when I was in a bad place. Mentally, I'm way better than I used to be but the physical scars remain.

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Typically no, usually it's tattoos but not sure what the mental health screening process is (if there is one) at the moment.

If it’s clear self harm scarring it might be a hurdle depending on the MEPS you end up at. Also, the switch to genesis health may catch any doctor visits you had related to it.

Just say is from something else if it’s not too too obvious

It could be a disqualification before you even join. The military is extremely stressful and it’s not a place to work for someone who doesn’t have excellent healthy coping mechanisms

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