Help and support for gambling harm among United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: To explore the accessibility of mental health and gambling related support within the United Kingdom (UK) Armed Forces and investigate potential barriers to engagement. …

The impact of stigma on health care-seeking behavior in military personnel with mental health challenges

Abstract: Prolonged armed conflict has raised significant concern about the mental health of military personnel and veterans. Conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and …

Public perceptions of gambling in the UK Armed Forces: Understanding stigma via a vignette experiment

Abstract: Gambling-related harm among armed forces (AF) personnel is a growing concern, yet public perceptions remain underexplored. Anticipated public stigma (the fear of how …

Mental health treatment seeking behavior of U.S. Army medical staff

Abstract: Since the onset of COVID-19, health care workers (HCWs) continue to experience many challenges putting them at risk for mental health issues and burnout. Employing …

Veterans’ trauma-related guilt and self stigma affect treatment-seeking behavior

Abstract: The vast majority of veterans experience traumatic events; however, few go on to develop clinically significant posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Of those that do …

Update: Diagnoses of Mental Health Disorders Among Active Component U.S. Armed Forces, 2019–2023

Abstract: Mental health disorders have historically accounted for significant morbidity, health care provision, disability, and attrition from military service. From 2019 through …

Examining sex-based delays in utilizing advocacy support services among Australian military Veterans: Implications for health care access and suicide prevention

Abstract: This study explores the impact of sex on delays experienced by Australian military veterans in accessing advocacy support services within the veterans' non-profit sector. …

The extent to which race, PTSD symptoms, and attitudes toward help-seeking predict help-seeking intentions/help-seeking behavior among Veterans

Abstract: Veterans who are returning to civilian life often experience barriers to seeking mental healthcare. The purpose of this quantitative, non-experimental, correlational …

Grit is associated with decreased mental health help-seeking among student veterans

Abstract: Objective: To examine the role of grit as a mediator of the relationship between student-veteran status and not seeking mental health help. Participants: A diverse and …