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Support for Veterans Leaves Rape Victims Behind

Far too many survivors of military sexual trauma are unable to access the generous benefits available to those injured by enemies overseas. Survivors are already far less likely to qualify for the full range of benefits and services available to those injured in combat, and the United States is doing nothing to rectify this injustice, allowing further inequities to fester.
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Depressive Disorder at the Household Level: Prevalence and Correlates of Depressive Symptoms Among Household Members

This study aims to examine the prevalence and predictors of depressive symptoms among adult household members of patients with major depressive disorder in Neno District, Malawi.
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Design of a Hybrid Implementation Effectiveness Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of Delivering Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD in Underserved Primary Care Settings

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RAND researchers developed a framework to measure behavioral health treatment bed shortages. They employed this approach in four California-based analyses, the findings of which determined how many beds to build and where to build them.
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Artificial Intelligence–Based Student Activity Monitoring for Suicide Risk: Considerations for K–12 Schools, Caregivers, Government, and Technology Developers

Schools have begun employing artificial intelligence (AI)–based tools to help identify students at risk for suicide. The authors examine how these programs are implemented, how stakeholders perceive their effects, and their benefits and risks.
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Evaluation of Los Angeles County's 2023 Mental Health Campaigns: Identifying the Reach and Impact of the Take Action for Mental Health Los Angeles County and Do Worthwhile Work Campaigns

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Improving Behavioral Health Care in the Military Health System: Challenges, Promising Strategies, and Research Directions

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How Do We Stop Relying on 911 to Handle Mental Health Crises?

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Telehealth Adoption by Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities in the COVID-19 Pandemic

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