Mental health problems, use of mental health services, and attrition from military service after returning from deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan

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A research was carried out to determine the relationship between combat deployment and mental health care use during the first year after returning from deployment to Afghanistan, Iraq, and other locations. The high rate of using mental health services among Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans after deployment highlights challenges in ensuring that there are adequate resources to meet the mental health needs of returning veterans.

Author: Hoge, Charles W., Auchterlonie, Jennifer L., Milliken, Charles S.
Iraq, Afghanistan, Veterans, Psychological aspects, Health aspects, Deployment (Strategy), Deployment (Military science), Iraq War, 2003-

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Telemedicine eyed for mental health services: approach could widen access for older patients

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A bill in Congress that would provide funding for telemedicine projects in rural areas could benefit many aged nursing home patients. About 80% of these patients have some type of psychiatric disorder but there are few geriatric psychiatry services in rural America. Technology may be a limiting factor because doctors need high bandwidths to detect movement disorders during a videoconference with an elderly patient.

Author: Mitka, Mike
Care and treatment, Innovations, Technology application, Geriatrics, Nursing home patients, Telemedicine

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Eliminating tobacco use in mental health facilities: patients' rights, public health, and policy issues

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The attention that needs to be given to the stoppage of tobacco use in mental heath institutions, wherein tobacco use should be characterized as an addiction is discussed.

Author: Williams, Jill M.
Prevention, Tobacco habit

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Subjects list: United States, Management, Psychiatric services, Mental health services, Company business management
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