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Mental Health
Mental health is a broad term used to describe a variety of mental, emotional, or behavioral conditions. Mental health conditions can include anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, personality disorders, and the more serious psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The impact of mental health conditions is significant—according to the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (51.5 million in 2019).
VA health services researchers conduct a wide variety of investigations into mental health conditions, including access to mental and behavioral health services, post-deployment well-being, specific treatment efficacy, and more.
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Citations
(5 of more than 1533 MENTAL HEALTH focused publications)
- Leung LB, Rubenstein LV, Jaske E, Wheat CL, Nelson KM, Felker BL. Contrasting Care Delivery Modalities Used by Primary Care and Mental Health Specialties in VA's Telehealth Contingency Staffing Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of general internal medicine. 2022 Apr 19.
- Blonigen DM, Cucciare MA, Byrne T, Shaffer PM, Giordano B, Smith JS, Timko C, Rosenthal J, Smelson D. A randomized controlled trial of moral reconation therapy to reduce risk for criminal recidivism among justice-involved adults in mental health residential treatment. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology. 2022 Apr 11; https://doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000721.
- Belsher BE, Beech EH, McGuire AB, Shue S, Wasmuth S, Young S, Gorman AS, Baird SA, Damush TM, Parr NJ. Evidence Compendium: Emergency Planning and Risk Management for Telehealth-delivered Mental Health Care. Evidence Synthesis Program. Washington DC: Health Services Research and Development Service, Office of Research and Development, Department of Veterans Affairs; 2022 Apr 1. 1-55 p. Report No.: VA ESP #09-199.
- Kunik ME. Practical Strategies in Geriatric Mental Health: Cases and Approaches. Journal of psychiatric practice. 2022 Mar 3; 28(2):180.
- Veazie S, Lafavor B, Vela K, Young S, Sayer NA, Carlson KF, O'Neil ME. Mental health outcomes of adults hospitalized for COVID-19: A systematic review. Journal of affective disorders reports. 2022 Apr 1; 8:100312.
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Publication Briefs
(5 of more than 303 MENTAL HEALTH focused publication briefs)
- Receipt of Video Tablets among Rural Veterans Associated with Increased Use of Mental Health Care and Less Suicidal Behavior
This study sought to evaluate the association between the escalated distribution of VA’s video-enabled tablets during the COVID-19 pandemic and rural Veterans’ mental health service use and suicide-related outcomes. Findings showed that receipt of a video tablet was associated with the increased use of mental healthcare via video and increased psychotherapy visits across all modalities. Tablets al...
Date: April 6, 2022
- Specialized Primary Care Homes Effective in Treatment of Patients with Serious Mental Illness
This project studied the implementation and effectiveness of a primary care medical home specifically designed to improve the healthcare of Veterans with serious mental illness. SMI PACTs (Patient Aligned Care Teams) include a specialized, integrated team that can provide both primary and psychiatric care. Findings showed that a primary care medical home for Veterans with SMI can be safe and more ...
Date: April 5, 2022
- Gap between Veterans Screening Positive for Depression and Receiving Timely Guideline-Concordant Treatment
This study examined adherence to guidelines for follow-up and treatment among Veterans in primary care who newly screened positive for depression. Findings showed that only a minority of Veterans in this study received timely follow-up after screening positive for and being clinically identified as having depression. While 77% met guidelines for completing at least minimal treatment in 1 year, onl...
Date: March 10, 2022
- For High-Risk Veterans, Fragmented Care from Multiple Providers Does Not Increase Risk of Hospitalization and May Lower Hospitalization for Ambulatory Care-Sensitive Conditions
This longitudinal study sought to examine outpatient care fragmentation and its association with future hospitalization among Veterans at high risk for hospitalization. Findings showed that among this cohort, fragmented outpatient care did not increase Veterans’ likelihood of future admission and, in fact, was associated with a lower likelihood of hospitalization for ambulatory care-sensitive cond...
Date: February 18, 2022
- Significant Number of Veterans with Depression May Not Be Receiving their Preferred Treatment
This study examined whether treatment preferences predict types of depression treatment received and adherence to those treatments. Findings showed that mismatches between treatment preferences and type received were common and associated with worse treatment adherence for psychotherapy: 32% of VA patients who preferred medication and 22% of VA patients who preferred psychotherapy did not receive ...
Date: October 6, 2021
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Studies
( 5 of more than 169 MENTAL HEALTH focused projects
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Project No. |
Title |
PI |
Funding Start |
CDA 20-261
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Understanding Community-based Mental Healthcare for Rural Veterans with Military Sexual Trauma |
Boykin, Derrecka |
2022-04-01 |
CDA 20-104
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Improving Mental Health for Veterans with Dementia: Provider Training in Caregiver Engagement |
Wyman, Mary |
2021-07-01 |
IIR 20-146
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Improving Anxiety Treatment Engagement and Effectiveness in Primary Care-Mental Health Integration: Multi-site Hybrid I RCT of a Brief Veteran-Centered Anxiety Intervention |
Shepardson, Robyn |
2021-05-01 |
CDA 19-233
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Quality of Mental Health Services for Homeless Veterans in Primary Care Settings |
Jones, Audrey |
2021-04-01 |
IIR 19-392
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Passive Mobile Self-Tracking of Mental Health by Veterans with Serious Mental Illness |
Young, Alexander |
2020-10-01 |
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Cyberseminars
The most recent "Mental Health" seminars are displayed.
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Title |
Presenter(s) |
7/20/2022 |
Patient Care Assessment System (PCAS) 2022 Update
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LaFontaine, Tom
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7/12/2022 |
Development and Evaluation of PARTNER-MH, a Peer-Led Patient Navigation Intervention for Minoritized Veterans in VA MH Clinics
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Eliacin, Johanne
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6/23/2022 |
VA Women’s Mental Health: Strategic Priorities and Helpful Tips for Engagement and Partnerships in Research, Policy, and Practice
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Strauss, Jennifer
Rowlands, Sandy
Miller, Laura
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5/25/2022 |
Implementation of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for Chronic Pain and Chronic Mental Health Conditions
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Heapy, Alicia
Goldsmith, Elizabeth
Duan-Porter, Wei Denise
Murphy, Jennifer
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2/17/2022 |
Improving Mental Health Treatment Engagement Among Women Veterans with Sexual Trauma Histories: Findings from Two Randomized Clinical Trials
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Strauss, Jennifer
Creech, Suzannah
Kelly, Ursula
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