Psychological distress and mental health service utilization in Veterans vs. non-Veterans during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic

Abstract:Background: The mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic have been well documented. Adults were eight times more likely to report serious psychological …

Housing status, mental health, and help-seeking among American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans in the Midwest

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aims to examine mental health and help-seeking behaviors among homeless and unstably housed (HUH) and stably housed (SH) American Indian and Alaska …

Mental health care for Veterans

Abstract: Mental health conditions, such as mood disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are common among veterans. Because of the unique demographic characteristics, …

Home health utilization in the Veterans Health Administration: Are there rural and urban differences?

Abstract: Purpose: Growing numbers of older adults need home health care, yhese services may be more difficult to access for rural Veterans, who represent one-third of Veterans …

"I just wanna be another person at school": Disclosing Veteran identity on campus and effects on campus engagement

Abstract: Objective: To describe how veterans feel about disclosing their military status on campus and impacts on engagement with social and health-related services. Participants: …

Service-Connected Disabilities and Suicide Attempts in Veterans: The Moderating Role of Mental Health Care Utilization

Abstract: United States veteran suicide rates have increased over the past two decades. Designations of service-connected disabilities (designations tied to injury during military …