Initiatives to improve access to behavioral health services in the Veterans Affairs Health System

N C Med J. 2011 Jan-Feb;72(1):40-2.

Abstract

In response to veterans' needs in the context of recent deployments, the Veterans Affairs (VA) health system has increased the number of its facilities and caregivers and has pioneered changes in policy and programs. We review significant recent initiatives to improve access to behavioral health services in the VA health system.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Family
  • Humans
  • Ill-Housed Persons
  • Mental Health Services / supply & distribution*
  • Rural Health
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
  • Suicide Prevention
  • United States
  • United States Department of Veterans Affairs*
  • Veterans / psychology*
  • Women's Health