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PTSD, Depression, Daily Stressors, and Treatment Pathways Among Urban Veterans

Year: 2015

Type: article

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.

Source: Military Behavioral Health

DOI: 10.1080/21635781.2014.995255

Authors: Peter Vazan, Andrew Golub, Alex S. Bennett

Institution: National Development and Research Institutes

Language: English

Topic: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institute on Drug Abuse