Mental Health and Resilience: Soldiers' Perceptions about Psychotherapy, Medications, and Barriers to Care in the United States Military
Abstract
Research has reported perceived barriers to care in military populations, but there have not been any studies to date that demonstrate the degree to which subjective barriers translate into lack of utilization. Moreover, studies of mental health service utilization have not examined patient beliefs and perceptions, instead focusing on characteristics such as race, gender, and socio-demographic variables. To our knowledge there have not been any systematic investigations into what soldiers believe about mental health treatment. Results from this study will provide the mental health community with valuable information about 1) Barriers to receiving mental health care in symptomatic individuals; 2) The effects those barriers have on health care utilization; 3) Beliefs about mental health and treatment preferences that can inform education and treatment planning efforts; 4) Factors associated with psychological resilience and how those factors affect healthcare utilization. In the past year, a Fort Drum Combat Brigade withdrew from participation immediately prior to our data collection date. Further, a negative incident involving an unrelated research team caused a delay for all research on post. In the past year we collected survey data from 550 (corrected from previous report of 487) participants at Fort Drum. Delay in the No Cost Extension approval limited project activity to three months. The Research Assistant to collect data at Fort Drum was identified and completed all security clearances to acquire data. Medical record data access began. We have applied for a final no-cost extension.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA594723
Entities
People
- Deane Aikins
- Steven Southwick
Organizations
- Yale University