Barriers to Engaging Service Members in Mental Health Care Within the U.S. Military Health System

• Published in: Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.) Vol. 67; no. 7; pp. 718 - 727
• Main Authors: Tanielian, Terri, Woldetsadik, Mahlet A, Jaycox, Lisa H, Batka, Caroline, Moen, Shaela, Farmer, Carrie, Engel, Charles C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States American Psychiatric Association 01.07.2016; American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc
• Subjects: Adult; Corporate culture; Female; Health care access; Health Services Accessibility - statistics & numerical data; Hospitals, Military - statistics & numerical data; Humans; Male; Mental health care; Mental Health Services - statistics & numerical data; Military personnel; Military Personnel - statistics & numerical data; Primary Health Care - statistics & numerical data; Qualitative Research; Quality of care; United States; Young Adult; United States > US

Objective:Over the past decade, there has been growing recognition of the mental health consequences associated with deployment and service by military service personnel. This study examined potential barriers to mental health care faced by members of the military in accessing needed services.Method...