Describing the profile of a population of UK veterans seeking support for mental health difficulties

@article{Murphy2017DescribingTP,
  title={Describing the profile of a population of UK veterans seeking support for mental health difficulties},
  author={Dominic Murphy and Rachel Ashwick and Emily Palmer and Walter Busuttil},
  journal={Journal of Mental Health},
  year={2017},
  volume={28},
  pages={654 - 661}
}
Abstract Background: Evidence suggests that veterans with mental health issues have poorer treatment outcomes than civilian counterparts. Understanding the difficulties faced by veterans could help focus treatments and improve outcomes. Aims: To survey a representative sample of treatment-seeking veterans to explore their mental health needs. Methods: A random sample of UK veterans who had engaged with a national mental health charity in the UK was drawn. Individuals completed questionnaires… 
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