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Summary
As part of the National Post-Deployment Adjustment Study, 1,388 Veterans completed a survey to improve the understanding of mental health services use and perceived barriers to use in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans. 43% of participants screened positive for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, or alcohol abuse. Veterans with more severe PTSD and depression symptoms reported greater treatment utilization.
Citation
Elbogen, E. B., Wagner, H. R., Johnson, S. C., Kinneer, P., Kang, H., Vasterling, J. J., Timko, C., Beckham, J. C. (2013). Are Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Using Mental Health Services?. Psychiatric Services, 64, 134-142. doi:10.1176/appi.ps.004792011