Coast Guard

Bringing the War Back Home: Mental Health Disorders Among 103,788 US Veterans Returning From Iraq and Afghanistan Seen at Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities

Background Veterans of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) have endured high combat stress and are eligible for two years of free military service–related health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system, yet little is known about the burden and c

2007
Seal, K. S.
Bertenthal, D.
Miner, C. R.
Sen, S.
Marmar, C.

Barriers to Mental Health Treatment for Military Wives

Objective: An Internet-based survey sought information about barriers to mental health services for military wives. Methods: On the basis of qualitative work, an Internetbased program was created to identify military wives who may have major depressive disorder.

2014
Lewy, C. S.
Oliver, C. M.
McFarland, B. H.

Barriers to Mental Health Treatment for Military Wives

Military wives face numerous stressors (e.g., frequent moves, spouse’s deployment) that may impact their mental health and also face several barriers to treatment. A sample of military wives was surveyed in order to describe their mental health needs and treatment barriers.

2014
Lewy, C. S.
Oliver, C. M.
McFarland, B. H.