Suicide prevention randomized controlled trial pilot: Rural Veterans receiving mental health community care

Abstract: Suicide is a concern in rural veterans, particularly following acute mental health admission. Rural veterans can experience barriers accessing treatment, including mental …

Beliefs about mental health treatment, treatment initiation, and suicidal behaviors among Veterans and service members at‐risk for suicide and not in treatment

Abstract: Introduction: Previous research has identified a variety of barriers to mental health care among military personnel and veterans, despite high rates of mental health …

Factors influencing adherence to insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea treatments among Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To understand factors influencing adherence to recommended treatment for insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among Veterans with mild traumatic brain …

Trust and perceived mental health access: Exploring the relationship between perceived access barriers and veteran-reported trust

Abstract: The importance of patients’ trust in health care is well known. However, identifying actionable access barriers to trust is challenging. The goal of these exploratory …

Barriers and facilitators to behavioral healthcare for women veterans: a mixed-Methods analysis of the current landscape

Abstract: Women veterans have historically faced barriers to behavioral health treatment, particularly through the VA. In conjunction, there have been changes in behavioral …