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Veteran-centered barriers to VA mental healthcare services use

(3 days ago) WEBVeterans’ discussion of this dimension grouped around stigma, vulnerability, and trust as barriers to VA mental health services use. Veterans expressed concern over stigmatizing labels such as “crazy” and “mental health patients” as well as military …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6069794/

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Mental Health Care Use Among U.S. Military Veterans: Results …

(1 days ago) WEBObjective: Psychiatric and substance use disorders are prevalent among U.S. military veterans, yet many veterans do not engage in treatment. The authors …

https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202100112

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Help Veterans Overcome Barriers to Mental Health Treatment

(3 days ago) WEBAttitudinal Barriers. • Among Veterans and non-Veterans who do perceive a need for mental health treatment, the desire to handle one’s problems on one’s own is the top …

https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/docs/FSTP-Barriers.pdf

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A lifeline in the dark: Breaking through the stigma of veteran …

(8 days ago) WEBThe current article reviews two U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs nationwide programs—the Readjustment Counseling Service/Vet Center and Veteran …

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jclp.22918

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Mental Health Stigma in the Military RAND

(3 days ago) WEBDespite efforts of both the DoD and the Veterans Health Administration to enhance mental health services, many service members still do not seek needed care. …

https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR426.html

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The Battle Against Mental Health Stigma: Examining How Veterans …

(6 days ago) WEBABSTRACT. Veterans experiencing combat-related PTSD often refrain from seeking mental health services due to the stigma attached, which can lead to extreme …

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10410236.2020.1754587

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Removing Barriers to Mental Health Services for Veterans

(4 days ago) WEBIncreasing mental health education among unit leaders is also suggested to decrease stigma.[62,63] Attending to the mental health of veterans through an …

https://www.apha.org/policies-and-advocacy/public-health-policy-statements/policy-database/2015/01/28/14/51/removing-barriers-to-mental-health-services-for-veterans

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Mental Health - Veterans Affairs

(2 days ago) WEBIntroduction. Mental health conditions are common in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental …

https://www.research.va.gov/topics/mental_health.cfm

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Military Health System Confronts Stigma Surrounding Mental …

(Just Now) WEBChanging language used when working with a service member seeking help, or in promotional materials, is one effort the Military Health System is using to reduce …

https://health.mil/News/Dvids-Articles/2023/06/06/news446351

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VA psychologists help Veterans overcome self-stigma - VA News

(8 days ago) WEBThe Ending Self Stigma manual provides a wealth of information, including the full curriculum and accompanying tips and worksheets.

https://news.va.gov/64887/va-psychologists-help-veterans-overcome-self-stigma/

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Military Stigma: Substance Abuse and Mental Health

(Just Now) WEBMilitary Stigma Affecting Veterans. Past estimates from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) have indicated that, of …

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/veterans/stigma-impacts

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Addressing the Stigma of Mental Health Issues Among Veterans

(8 days ago) WEBVeterans who perceive a stigma about their conditions might feel misunderstood, which can discourage them from discussing their struggles, leading to …

https://nvhs.org/addressing-the-stigma-of-mental-health-issues-among-veterans/

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Reducing Military Mental Health Stigma to Improve Treatment …

(3 days ago) WEBThose who are most reluctant to seek mental health care often perceive the lowest benefits from mental health treatment and have the most treatment-related doubts. Mental …

https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence/Clinicians-Corner-Blog/Reducing-Military-Mental-Health-Stigma-to-Improve-Treatment-Engagement-Guidance-for-Clinicians

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Experiences of stigma, discrimination and violence and their

(Just Now) WEBWe investigated (1) factors associated with stigma, discrimination, and violence, (2) the association of stigma, discrimination, and violence with mental health, …

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-59700-5

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Mental Health Care VA New Jersey Health Care Veterans Affairs

(7 days ago) WEBCare and resources for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Training, educational resources, and tools to help Veteran caregivers take …

https://www.va.gov/new-jersey-health-care/health-services/mental-health-care/

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Rewrite Your Story: Let Go of Mental Health Stigma and Shame

(6 days ago) WEBStigma ruins lives. Stigma harms potential. The mental health literature demonstrates that the stigma associated with mental health conditions prevents people …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/everyday-resilience/202405/rewrite-your-story-let-go-of-mental-health-stigma-and-shame

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Clinical Services for Veterans & Families - Fairleigh Dickinson …

(4 days ago) WEBDepression in Veterans and their Family Members. Depression is a very common mental health concern – it is a medical problem, not a character flaw or sign of weakness. …

https://www.fdu.edu/academics/centers-institutes/center-for-psychological-services/clinical-services-for-veterans/

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What is 'stigma-free' and why are towns embracing it?

(2 days ago) WEB1:18. The fear of stigma too often keeps people who are struggling with mental illness from seeking the help they need. But towns across New Jersey are …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/2018/05/12/what-stigma-free-and-why-so-many-nj-towns-embracing-mental-health-movement/576439002/

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New Jersey Governor's Council on Mental Health Stigma

(9 days ago) WEBThrough educational programs in communities, schools and other settings, we can make a life-changing impact, and such an effect has been achieved by Stigma-Free Zones in …

https://nj.gov/mhstigmacouncil/eliminate-stigma/free-zones/

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Social Media Bans Alone Won’t Improve Mental Health, Say …

(4 days ago) WEBVerma was joined by Ava Havidic, the president of the National Student Board Member Association and a student at the Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy in …

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/social-media-bans-alone-wont-improve-mental-health-say-student-advocates/2024/05

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VA Columbia South Carolina Health Care - Veterans Affairs

(8 days ago) WEBFri. May 17, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET. 245 North Bultman Drive. Sumter, SC. Columbia VA Health Care System's Mental Health and Women's Health invite all …

https://www.va.gov/columbia-south-carolina-health-care/events/68584/

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Are Schools Too Focused on Mental Health? - The New York Times

(8 days ago) WEBMay 6, 2024. In recent years, mental health has become a central subject in childhood and adolescence. Teenagers narrate their psychiatric diagnosis and treatment …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/health/mental-health-schools.html

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Is this actually PTSD? Clinicians divided over redefining borderline

(4 days ago) WEBMental health Clinicians divided over redefining borderline personality disorder Some have argued BPD should be reclassified as a trauma disorder, maintaining those …

https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/may/12/is-this-actually-ptsd-clinicians-divided-over-redefining-borderline-personality-disorder

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month Community Services Board

(8 days ago) WEBBy talking about mental health this month, you can help shine a light on the presence of mental health issues and eliminate stigma surrounding mental illness. …

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/news/2024/may-mental-health-awareness-month

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CAPAC Members Commemorate AANHPI Mental Health Day

(4 days ago) WEBI am committed to making mental health care more accessible for all Americans.” CAPAC Second Vice-Chair Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39): “Deep rooted …

https://capac-chu.house.gov/press-release/capac-members-commemorate-aanhpi-mental-health-day-1

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Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria to promote mental …

(5 days ago) WEBABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, arrived in Nigeria amid pomp and dancing on Friday to champion mental health for young people affected …

https://apnews.com/article/harry-meghan-nigeria-invictus-games-18390f03771a78b39a8d9a6aa96bae4d

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