Perceived stigma and barriers to mental health care utilization among OEF-OIF veterans.

RH, Pietrzak; DC, Johnson; MB, Goldstein; JC, Malley; SM, Southwick

doi:10.1176/ps.2009.60.8.1118

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Perceived stigma and barriers to mental health care utilization among OEF-OIF veterans.

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Authors:

Pietrzak RH

Johnson DC

Goldstein MB

Abstract

Objective This study examined whether social support and beliefs about mental health care are associated with stigma, barriers to care, and mental health care utilization in a sample of veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF-OIF).Methods A sample of 27...

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