Half of post-9/11 vets aren't getting the mental health care they need. While many veterans receive good mental health care through the VA, it’s inconsistent across the system, according to a new report. Veterans who seek help for post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, depression, or other mental health conditions can be stymied by the VA’s bureaucracy or short-staffed clinics and hospitals. Other factors such as lack of social support, distance, and fear of revealing a mental health issue may discourage veterans from seeking care at all. |