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., …

Researching the needs of the Royal Navy submariner community

Abstract:This qualitative study, commissioned by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust and conducted by NatCen, explores the support needs of Royal Navy submariner families, …

U.S. Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom female Veterans’ attitudes and perceived barriers to mental health treatment

Abstract:The purpose of this nonexperimental, quantitative survey research study was to investigate the potential barriers to mental health care that female veterans who …

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 …

A quantitative analysis of the relationship between social support and mental health stigma among US service members

Abstract: There remains a stigma surrounding US service members who seek treatment for mental health problems despite a general trend in the United States towards more positive …

Rethinking stigma: Prejudicial beliefs impact psychiatric treatment in US soldiers

Abstract: Two thirds of military personnel diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) do not engage in treatment. We examined the degree that prejudicial beliefs about …

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, …

Harm through stigma: Commander notification of service members' mental health

Abstract: United States service members' personal mental health information lacks the protection afforded by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), diverging …

A randomized controlled trial of targeted vs. general direct-to-consumer marketing to address psychotherapy attitudes and stigma in military service members and Veterans

Abstract: Many military service members and Veterans who experience a psychological need do not seek psychotherapy, which may be due to negative attitudes and stigma toward mental …

Do you feel confident enough to seek help: The relationship between mental health confidence and help-seeking intentions and help-seeking in military members

Abstract: The literature review supports that when looking at help-seeking behaviors, specifically in the military population, there is a significant amount of service members who …

Caring for Veterans with depression and cancer: An overview for civilian nurse clinicians

Abstract: Purpose: Veterans put their lives on the line to serve our country, but their well-being is often threatened by multifaceted health issues related to military service, …

U=U: "Undetectable equals untransmittable" perceptions among men who have sex with men active duty service members: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) is a key message emphasizing that antiretroviral therapy suppresses HIV and prevents its sexual transmission. However, dissemination …