Mental Health Treatment-Related Stigma and Professional Help Seeking Among Student Veterans

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Summary

College students who used to serve in the military often suffer from mental health issues; however, little is known about their mental health needs or concerns. For this study, 251 Veterans students and 251 civilian students completed an online survey regarding their mental health symptoms, help-seeking intentions, and treatment stigma. Results revealed some differences between the Veteran and civilian students regarding help-seeking intentions and treatment stigma.

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Currier, J. M., McDermott, R. C., McCormick, W. H. (2017). Mental Health Treatment-Related Stigma and Professional Help Seeking Among Student Veterans. Psychological Services, 14, 531–542. doi:10.1037/ser0000129