Veterans' Growing Demand For Mental Health Services

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Abstract:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) expects demand for its mental health services to grow nationwide, projecting a 32 percent increase in outpatient mental health services over 10 years. This capsule examines how VA plans to meet this need among veterans.

Author(s):
Draper, Debra A. ; Anderson, Bonnie ; Tynan, Ann ; Tompkins, Heather ; Whipple, Jane ; Hamann, Cathy ; Salgado-rodriguez, Ethiene ; Anderson, Bonnie ; Tynan, Ann ; Tompkins, Heather ; Whipple, Jane ; Hamann, Cathy ; Salgado-rodriguez, Ethiene
Author Organization(s):
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
CONGRESS (US) WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2021 May 01
Pagination:
2

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
health services, health care, department of veterans affairs, mental health, mental health services, health, covid-19, governments, risk factors, accountability
Keyword(s):
VA (DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS)
Subject Categories:
Military Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences
Creation Date:
2022 Jul 21
Update Date:
2022 Sep 12