Veterans Reported Reasons for Seeking Mental Health Treatment

Snell, Frances I; Tusaie, Kathleen R.

doi:10.1016/j.apnu.2008.06.003

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“…Although relationship functioning did not predict service use for male veterans in Vogt et al’s (2019) study, there was a positive correlation between relationship dysfunction and service use for men. Our results are also consistent with findings from research suggesting that difficulties in intimate or close relationships may motivate veterans to seek treatment (Snell & Tusaie, 2008). Moreover, the positive association between poorer relationship functioning and mental health service use was the strongest and most consistent for men with PTSD, suggesting that there may be a stronger association between poorer relationship functioning and mental health service use in the context of PTSD.…”

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“…Factors associated with romantic relationships may also promote or hinder mental health service use among veterans. One qualitative study by Snell and Tusaie (2008) found that the most frequently cited reason for seeking treatment was disruptions in relationships with significant others, including ultimatums issued by partners demanding that the veteran get help. Additionally, another study found that among veterans seeking treatment for PTSD, the majority reported current romantic relationship dissatisfaction (Malaktaris et al, 2019).…”

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Mental health treatment utilization and relationship functioning among male and female OEF/OIF veterans.

Harper¹,

Thompson‐Hollands²,

Keane³

et al. 2022

Psychological Services

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This study examined whether romantic relationship functioning was associated with mental health treatment utilization in male and female veterans. Veterans (N = 760) enrolled in a longitudinal registry completed self-report measures and a diagnostic interview for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Mental health treatment utilization data procured from Veterans Affairs administrative records were analyzed over 12 months. For men with PTSD, greater romantic relationship dysfunction was associated with more total mental health visits, medication management visits, and group psychotherapy visits. For women with PTSD, romantic relationship dysfunction was negatively associated with total mental health, individual psychotherapy, and group therapy visits. For women without PTSD, greater relationship dysfunction was associated with fewer total mental health visits and group therapy visits. For men, relationship difficulties appear to be positively related to mental health service use; however, for women, relationship difficulties appear to have no relation or a negative relation to mental health service use.

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Mental health treatment utilization and relationship functioning among male and female OEF/OIF veterans.

Harper¹,

Thompson‐Hollands²,

Keane³

et al. 2022

Psychological Services

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“…Furthermore, acknowledging the empowering side effects of treatment (e.g., improved sleep, relationship satisfaction, returning to normal) could help promote treatment utilization and provide alternative self-rationales for treatment. This recommendation is supported by qualitative research conducted by Snell and Tusaie (2008), which found disruption in significant relationships to be the reason most frequently given by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans for seeking mental health services at a VA outpatient clinic. An exploration of individual values might enable veterans to reconceptualize current impairments as threats to their personal goals.…”

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Targeting Self-Stigma in Returning Military Personnel and Veterans: A Review of Intervention Strategies

Dickstein

Vogt

Handa

et al. 2010

Military Psychology

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“…One goal identified by most participants was the desire to speak comfortably with their care team. Snell and Tusaie (2008) report that the dialogue between authentic mental health nurses and veterans can aid in the direction of health and healing. NCIPH (2019) proposes that resiliency can be fostered through empathic communication, a component of veteran-centric care.…”

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Utilization of an Innovative Psychoeducational Group for Veterans With Severe Mental Illness: A Program Evaluation of a Quality Improvement Initiative

Morse

Mankowski

Harrold

2020

J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc

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INTRODUCTION Cognitive impairments—episodes of mania or psychosis, paranoia, and substance use—are common effects of serious mental illness, which can lead to stigmatization, social isolation, and a decrease in interaction with health care providers. These consequences can obstruct a person with serious mental illness ability to comprehend diagnosed mental disorders and to fully participate in treatment. Consistent with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Recovery Model for Disease Management, nurse practitioner residents in a mental health nurse practitioner residency program developed an interactive psychoeducation series to improve veteran health self-efficacy and self-management. OBJECTIVE The overall purpose of this sequential quality improvement initiative was to develop and deliver a psychoeducational series, which is both veteran centric and recovery oriented. METHODS Series I of the project produced psychoeducational sessions based on collaborative interactions among veterans and members of the treatment team, with a focus on neurobiology, pharmacology, and evidence-based treatment recommendations. Through an innovative and interactive framework, Plan–Do–Study–Act cycles were utilized to bring about foundational themes and inherent changes in the psychoeducation delivery. With veterans’ feedback and collaboration, Series II of the project was developed within the continuous improvement evaluations from Series I. RESULTS Treatment collaboration between veterans and providers was fostered as veterans experienced learning, symptom recognition, and empowerment. CONCLUSION This project is unique in that it is the first known review of a quality improvement initiative to incorporate concurrent changes in psychoeducational session delivery, involving veterans and their providers to foster collaboration.

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Veterans Reported Reasons for Seeking Mental Health Treatment

Cited by 5 publications

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Mental health treatment utilization and relationship functioning among male and female OEF/OIF veterans.

Mental health treatment utilization and relationship functioning among male and female OEF/OIF veterans.

Targeting Self-Stigma in Returning Military Personnel and Veterans: A Review of Intervention Strategies

Utilization of an Innovative Psychoeducational Group for Veterans With Severe Mental Illness: A Program Evaluation of a Quality Improvement Initiative

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