Demographic characteristics, mental health conditions, and psychotherapy use of veterans in couples and family therapy
- McKee, G. B., McDonald, S. D., Karmarkar, A., & Ghatas, M. P. (2023). Demographic characteristics, mental health conditions, and psychotherapy use of veterans in couples and family therapy. Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice, 12(1), 11-23. https://doi.org/10.1037/cfp0000185
- The mental health of Veterans and the stability of their families remain issues of national concern. This study examined whether demographic and military service-related factors were associated with attendance in couples therapy and family therapy provided by the Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System. Electronic health records were obtained from Veterans (N = 97,302) attending couples or family therapy between 2014 and 2019 in VA facilities. Most Veterans saw a social worker (46%) or psychologist (43%) and attended fewer than 4 sessions (69%). Demographic (e.g., identifying as a woman, younger Veterans) and service-related factors (e.g., combat exposure, mental health conditions) were associated with attending 5+ therapy sessions.
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