The silent struggle: Understanding factors influencing Veterans' mental healthcare-seeking behaviour through an integrative review

Abstract: Despite the availability of evidence-based treatments, many United States veterans do not seek or complete mental healthcare when needed, which contributes to adverse …

Mental health treatment engagement across mental health concerns in U.S. servicemembers

Abstract: Understanding the prevalence of mental health concerns, rates of treatment access, and barriers to care can help identify strategies for improving mental health support …

Mental health treatment engagement across mental health concerns in US servicemembers

Abstract: Understanding the prevalence of mental health concerns, rates of treatment access, and barriers to care can help identify strategies for improving mental health support …

Family incarceration and barriers to mental health care among low-income US Veterans

Abstract:Background: Family member incarceration is a risk factor for mental health challenges. However, less research has investigated the relationship between family member …

A qualitative investigation of Veterans' perceived barriers to medication treatment for opioid use disorder

Abstract: Aim: Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a significant public health concern for ~70,000 United States veterans. While Medication treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD; e.g., …

Barriers to mental health seeking in Army aviation personnel

Abstract: OVERVIEW: Aviation operations require constant vigilance where personnel must perform their duties under significant physical and psychological stress. Prolonged or …

Understanding tinnitus clinical care in the Veterans Health Administration and Department of Defense: Overview of survey results

Abstract: Purpose: In 2021, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Department of Defense (DOD) Tinnitus Working Group conducted a survey of DOD and VHA clinicians to evaluate …

Army spouses' mental health treatment engagement: The role of barriers to care

Abstract: Introduction: Military spouses are exposed to unique stressors that could put them at greater risk for developing mental health issues requiring mental health services. …

Exploring help seeking barriers for military sexual trauma Veterans

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) among military personnel has grown and the effects of this sexual trauma vary by individual. One out of three women fail to share their …

Examining mental health engagement among Veterans diagnosed with serious mental illness

Abstract: Engagement in psychosocial mental health services has been found to support and facilitate the process of recovery in individuals with serious mental illness. However, …

Time to gender-affirming hormone therapy among US military-affiliated adolescents and young adults

Abstract: Importance: Use of exogenous sex steroid hormones, when indicated, may improve outcomes in adolescents and young adults with gender incongruence. Little is known about …

Barriers to mental health care in US Military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Military veterans often encounter multiple obstacles to mental health care, such as stigma, practical barriers (e.g., high cost), and negative beliefs about …