The alcohol use and associated mental health problems of student service members/veterans in higher education

Barry, Adam E.; Whiteman, Shawn D.; Wadswroth, Shelley Macdermid; Hitt, Stacie

doi:10.3109/09687637.2011.647123

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“…Additionally, heavy drinking and fighting were significantly associated with increased odds of reporting a past-year PTSD diagnosis 13 . Consistent with Widome and colleagues’ 12 findings, prior research suggests that student SM/Vs report similar levels of heavy episodic drinking compared to their non- SM/V student peers and heavy episodic drinking by student SM/Vs has been positively correlated with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD 11 .…”

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“…Among a convenience sample of over 400 student SM/Vs, 98% of whom served in Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF), 34.6% met screening criteria for “severe anxiety,” 23.7% for “severe depression,” and 45.6% had significant symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 10 . Another study of student SM/Vs (n=145) found rates of depression, anxiety, and PTSD similar to civilian students 11 ; however, most (68%) had been separated from the military for over a year (7 years on average), which may not reflect the current returning population of student SM/Vs. Another sample of 169 student SM/Vs found that 5–9% had clinically significant PTSD symptoms.…”

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Student and Nonstudent National Guard Service Members/Veterans and Their Use of Services for Mental Health Symptoms

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Bohnert²,

Walters³

et al. 2014

Journal of American College Health

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Objective To compare mental health symptoms and service utilization among returning student and nonstudent Service Members/Veterans (SM/Vs). Participants SM/Vs (N=1439) were predominately white (83%) men (92%); half were over age 30 (48%) and 24% were students. Methods SM/Vs completed surveys six months post-deployment (October 2011–July 2013). Results Students and nonstudent SM/Vs did not differ in positive screens for depression, anxiety, hazardous drinking, or Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Students (n=81) and nonstudents (n=265) with mental health symptoms had low levels of mental health service use (e.g., VA, civilian, or military facilities), at 47% and 57% respectively. Fewer students used VA mental health services. Common barriers to treatment-seeking included not wanting treatment on military records and embarrassment. Conclusions Like other returning SM/Vs, student SM/Vs have unmet mental health needs. The discrepancy between potential need and treatment-seeking suggests that colleges might be helpful in further facilitating mental health service use for student SM/Vs.

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Student and Nonstudent National Guard Service Members/Veterans and Their Use of Services for Mental Health Symptoms

Bonar

Bohnert²,

Walters³

et al. 2014

Journal of American College Health

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“…Barry et al (2012) noted that binge drinking was positively associated with depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress among student service members/veterans but there was no association between binge drinking and these mental health problems among students without military service. 22 In a different analysis, Barry and colleagues found that student service members/veterans who experienced trauma related to combat were more likely to report posttraumatic stress than either their civilian peers or their military-experienced peers without exposure to combat. 23 In one of the only studies that currently focuses on student veterans and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, Rudd, Goulding, and Bryan (2011) noted elevated prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety in a national sample of student veterans.…”

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Mental Health and Self-directed Violence Among Student Service Members/Veterans in Postsecondary Education

Blosnich¹,

Kopacz²,

McCarten³

et al. 2014

Journal of American College Health

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Objectives Using a sample of student service members/veterans, the current study aimed to examine the prevalence of psychiatric diagnoses and suicide-related outcomes and the association of hazardous duty with mental health. Participants Data are from the Fall 2011 National College Health Assessment (n=27,774). Methods Logistic regression was used to examine (1) the association of student service member/veteran status with mental health outcomes and (2) the association of hazardous duty with mental health outcomes among student service members/veterans (n=706). Results Student service members/veterans had higher odds of self-harm than students without military experience. Among student service members/veterans, hazardous duty was positively associated (OR=2.00, 95% CI: 1.30–3.07) with having a psychiatric diagnosis but negatively associated (OR=0.41, 95% CI: 0.20–0.85) with suicidal ideation. Conclusions Self-harm may be a unique phenomenon among service members/veterans. Suicide prevention with this population should include information about self-harm, and future research should explore whether suicidal intent underlies self-harm.

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“…These risks appear to be present for the subgroup of Veterans who return to school as well. Barry et al examined mental health and substance use difference among three groups: student Veterans (n = 131), members of the Reserve Officer Training Corp (n = 38), and non-Veteran peers (n = 79) [26]. Student Veterans experienced the most PTSD symptoms.…”

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Student Veteran perceptions of facilitators and barriers to achieving academic goals

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Abstract-According to recent estimates, over 1 million Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans are utilizing the post-9/11 GI Bill to pursue higher education. Data collected by the Department of Defense suggests that greater than 17% of returning Veterans may experience mental and physical health disorders, which can negatively affect school performance. The current study explored student Veterans' perceived facilitators and barriers to achieving academic goals. Thirty-one student Veterans completed self-report measures and interviews. Results suggested that Veterans who were reporting problems or symptoms in one mental or physical health domain were likely to be reporting symptoms or problems in others as well. The interview data were coded, and three overarching themes related to barriers and facilitators emerged: person features (e.g., discipline and determination, symptoms and stressors), institutional structure (i.e., what schools and the Department of Veterans Affairs do that was perceived to help or hinder student Veteran success), and policy concerns (i.e., how the structure of the GI Bill affects student Veteran school experience). Results from this research indicate the need for larger studies and program development efforts aimed at enhancing academic outcomes for Veterans.

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The alcohol use and associated mental health problems of student service members/veterans in higher education

Cited by 32 publications

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Student and Nonstudent National Guard Service Members/Veterans and Their Use of Services for Mental Health Symptoms

Student and Nonstudent National Guard Service Members/Veterans and Their Use of Services for Mental Health Symptoms

Mental Health and Self-directed Violence Among Student Service Members/Veterans in Postsecondary Education

Student Veteran perceptions of facilitators and barriers to achieving academic goals

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