Mental Health Treatment Utilization in OIF/OEF National Guard and Reserve Troops With and Without DSM Diagnoses

Data from a recently deployed National Guard and Reserve sample were used to assess the prevalence of mental health issues and mental health service utilization within 12 months post-deployment. The associations between mental health diagnosis, distress, functioning, and social support on mental health care utilization were examined. Results indicate that mental health diagnosis, distress, and functioning, but not social support influenced Service members mental health service utilization.