Stigma as a Barrier to Seeking Health Care Among Military Personnel With Mental Health Problems

Abstract: Approximately 60% of military personnel who experience mental health problems do not seek help, yet many of them could benefit from professional treatment. Across …

Factors affecting help seeking for mental health problems after deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Objective: This study assessed the prevalence of general medical problems, stress or emotional problems, and alcohol problems reported by members of the armed forces of …

Mental Health, Stigmatising Beliefs, Barriers to Care and Help-Seeking in a Non-Deployed Sample of UK Army Personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Stigmatising beliefs about seeking help for mental health problems and perceived barriers to care (stigma/BTC) are commonplace among military personnel; …

Iraq and Afghanistan veteran presentations to Combat Stress, since 2003

Abstract: Background: Recently, proposals have been made to improve mental health care for UK military veterans. Combat Stress (CS), a veteran’s charity, has provided mental …

The Sexual Assault and Secondary Victimization of Female Veterans: Help-Seeking Experiences with Military and Civilian Social Systems

Abstract: A sample of predominantly low-income, African American female veterans and reservists seeking health care in a Veterans' Administration medical clinic was screened for a …