| Literature DB >> 26052475 |
Peter Vazan1, Andrew Golub2, Alex S Bennett1.
Abstract
Many veterans face various mental health challenges after separation. This study examines change over 14 months in mental health and related factors among 242 veterans returning to low-income predominately minority sections of New York City. Mental health treatment provided more than reductions in symptoms of PTSD and depression. It also resulted in reductions in substance use disorders and daily stresses. However, many veterans not in treatment are experiencing combat-related concerns at subsyndromal levels. The findings highlight the need for low threshold community-based outreach programs for this population.Entities:
Keywords: Depression; Leavers stayers model; Longitudinal; Low income; Outreach; PTSD; Stress; Substance use disorder; Support; Treatment
Year: 2015 PMID: 26052475 PMCID: PMC4452201 DOI: 10.1080/21635781.2014.995255
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mil Behav Health ISSN: 2163-5781