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 …

Telemental healthcare and HIV care: A national study of US Veterans with HIV during COVID-19

Abstract: People with HIV often experience mental health disorders that can hinder engagement in HIV care. Mental health symptoms can be exacerbated during disruptive events such …

The lived experiences among African American women Veterans: A transcendental phenomenological study

Abstract: Mental health disparities disproportionately affect African American women veterans (AAWVs) in the United States, creating significant barriers to accessing adequate …

Predictors of recent mental health service utilization among firearm-owning US service members with high levels of psychological distress

Abstract: Introduction: Service members with mental health difficulties and access to a firearm are at an increased risk for suicide. Mental healthcare providers are …

Mental health service use among Canadian Veterans and non-Veterans in Ontario: A population-based study exploring differences among males and females and by length of service

Abstract: Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have a higher prevalence of mental health (MH) conditions than members of the …

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 …

Factors associated with mental healthcare utilization among United States military personnel with posttraumatic stress disorder or depression symptoms

Abstract: Introduction: Although posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression are prominent mental health conditions affecting United States service members, only a subset …

Comparative perspectives of practitioners on face-to-face and telehealth services for U.S. military Veterans ages 35–45

Abstract: This study examines the relative effectiveness of telehealth compared to conventional in-person therapy among U.S. military veterans aged 35-45 who suffer from severe …

Military culture and collaborative decision-making in mental healthcare: cultural, communication and policy considerations

Abstract: Military culture relies on hierarchy and obedience, which contradict the implementation and use of collaborative care models. In this commentary, a team of lived …