Receipt of Psychotherapy Following PTSD Diagnosis in VA and Community Settings

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Details a study exploring the role rurality plays in the likelihood of a veteran receiving psychotherapy after being diagnosed with PTSD. Bases findings on data from a cohort of patients who received a PTSD diagnosis at a VA or community care clinic from 2019-2023. Breaks down data by rural, micropolitan, and metropolitan area.

Luke Rozema, Sarah L. Cornelius, Brian Shiner, Bradley V. Watts

Psychological Services, 23(4), 712-720

05/2026

Access · Behavioral health workforce · Health disparities · Mental health · Mental health conditions · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Veterans