Virtual behavioral health for Army soldiers: Soldier perspectives and patterns of treatment
APA Citation:
Hepner, K. A., Breslau, J., Sousa, J. L., Roth, C. P., Ruder, T., González, I., Montemayor, C. K., & Griffin, B. A. (2023). Virtual behavioral health for Army soldiers: Soldier perspectives and patterns of treatment (Article RR-A2241-1). RAND Corporation. https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA2241-1.html
Focus:
Mental health
Branch of Service:
Army
Military Affiliation:
Active Duty
Subject Affiliation:
Active duty service member
Population:
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
Authors:
Hepner, Kimberly A., Breslau, Joshua, Sousa, Jessica L., Roth, Carol P., Ruder, Teague, González, Isabelle, Montemayor, Cheryl K., Griffin, Beth Ann
Abstract:
Delivery of high-quality behavioral health (BH) care is essential to the readiness of the U.S. armed forces and their families. Virtual behavioral health (VBH) care expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic and could support BH care delivery in the future. The authors examined trends in the use of VBH care for U.S. Army soldiers and their spouses from prior to the pandemic through March 2022 and surveyed soldiers about their perceptions of VBH care.
Publisher/Sponsoring Organization:
RAND Corporation
Publication Type:
Research and technical reports
Keywords:
Defense Health Agency, mental health treatment, telemedicine, United States Army