• 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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• 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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• Optimizing Benefits for Mental Health Open Notes || In Progress

  ...soldiers suffer from some form of mental illness, with rates much higher than...Army soldiers tested positive for a mental disorder (i.e., major depressive disorder...In this Issue: Improving Care of Mental Health Conditions » Table of Contents...Contents Optimizing Benefits for Mental Health OpenNotes Feature Article Little is known

• Improving Care and Access for LGBTQ Veterans || In Progress

  ...discrimination, these Veterans face increased health risks and unique challenges in accessing...and 69% were satisfied with their mental healthcare....Research Studies on LGBTQ Health and Care Health Outcomes and Healthcare Use...Veterans Understanding Mental Health Problems and Health Risk Behaviors among

• Health Outcomes and Healthcare Use among Transgender Veterans || In Progress

  ...discrimination, these Veterans face increased health risks and unique challenges in accessing...and 69% were satisfied with their mental healthcare....LGBTQ Veterans » Table of Contents Health Outcomes and Healthcare Use among Transgender...issued Directive 2013-003 (Providing Health Care for Transgender and Intersex Veterans)

• Improving Patient-Provider Communications to Reduce Mental Health Disparities || In Progress

  VA's mental health specialty program alone in fiscal year 2018. Mental health...are available not only in VA's mental health specialty clinics, but also in...In This Issue: Advancements in VA Mental Healthcare » Table of Contents Interventions...Service Men and Women in Post-Deployment Mental Healthcare Feature Article There is

• Management Briefs eBrief-no51 -- Family Involved Psychosocial Treatments for Adult Mental Health Conditions

  Psychosocial Treatments for Adult Mental Health Conditions...Psychosocial Treatments for Adult Mental Health Conditions Since 2008, VA's authority...provide family services for Veterans' mental healthcare has expanded, creating a

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Videos

• Investigator Insights: Suicide Prevention and Implementation 01/29/20
• Investigator Insights: Primary Care and Mental Health Integration 01/09/20
• Sleep Disorder Treatment to Prevent Veteran Suicide 12/22/17

Podcasts

• Evaluating the Transitioning Servicemember Support Program 12/09/2021
• The Impact of COVID-19, Social Distancing, and Mental Health 11/10/2021
• A Community Network Approach to Supporting Veterans at Risk for Suicide 07/13/2020
• Research Into Gulf War Illness 06/23/2020
• Post-Incarceration Outcomes for Veterans with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Challenges 06/09/2020
• Engaging Rural Dwelling Veterans in VA Mental Health Treatment 05/26/2020
• Moral Reconation Therapy for Justice-Involved Veterans 05/11/2020
• Understanding Who's at Risk for Food Insecurity 04/14/2020
• Research to Reduce Veteran Suicide 12/09/2019
• Community Clergy Training Program to Improve Rural Veterans' Mental Health 12/20/2018
• Peer Coaching and Web-based Interventions to Help Veterans with Serious Mental Illness Better Manage Their Weight 06/26/2018
• Neurocognitive Risk Factors and Suicide Prevention 07/19/2017

Other Resources

• Visit the Office of Research and Development’s topic page on mental health to learn more about VA’s research milestones, current projects funded by other VA research services, and more.
• Visit the VA’s Office for Mental Health Services website to find both Veteran and clinician resources.