Veterans Health: Studies and Reports

Hospitalizations Report

Published on April 1, 2012 in Psychiatric Services (American Psychiatric Association), this report is the largest study ever conducted on hospitalization rates for patients receiving telemental health care.  The impressive findings could lead to an expansion of these vital services.  Here is a link to the abstract and information on where the full article can be obtained.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22476305

Inspector General Report On Veterans’ Access To Mental Health Care

http://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-12-00900-168.pdf

Suicide Prevention Report

In 2008, Dr. Godleski co-authored a report on the effectiveness of telemental health modalities in the treatment of suicidal patients.  The paper was published in Behavioral Sciences & The Law.  Dr. Godleski says this important study continues to be cited and has been influential in helping telemental health care gain wider acceptance.  Here is a link to the abstract and information on where the full article can be obtained.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18548515

Visit The VA’s Website

The website of the VA’s National Center for PTSD has useful information about the illness and about TeleMental treatment.

http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/pages/ptsd-telemental.asp

 
 
 
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