Medical Xpress November 11, 2024
Boston University School of Public Health research suggests that virtual mental health care may significantly reduce suicide-related events (SREs) among veterans recently released from service. For every 1% increase in virtual mental health visits, there was a 2.5% decrease in SREs.
Mental health care has long been a critical component of veteran support, particularly given the rising rates of suicide in the United States, where suicide rates rose by 35% from 2000 to 2018. Veterans facing unique mental health challenges due to service-related stress remain especially vulnerable to suicide-related events.
As telehealth expanded rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health services also adapted, allowing providers to reach patients through virtual platforms. While research has shown that telehealth offers effectiveness comparable...
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