This impact report, focusing on activities and change against its theory of change during its 2019 - 2022 strategy period. The report, by Tiller Research Ltd, highlights outcomes and changes under the Alliance's four linked areas of impact, partnership, practice, research and policy. These areas were identified in the Alliance's 2018 consultation, which recommended that the Alliance focus on connecting practitioners, policy makers and researchers with each other, with evidence and with support. The report celebrates the Alliance's impact on policy developments and its achievements in building and supporting a thriving UK-wide network of research-practice Hubs, connecting 891 professionals in 12 Hubs hosted by 21 partners working to do together for Service children what they cannot do alone.
Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides health care to veterans for mental health conditions, such as depression and substance use disorders. VA data showed that the percentage of student veterans who received mental health care at VA facilities increased from fiscal years 2017 through 2022, and at a higher rate than that of the total veteran population. (See figure.) VA data show student veterans were primarily treated for depression-related disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety-related disorders. VA officials said younger veterans typically seek mental health care more than older veterans, and most student veterans are younger than age 34. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated mental health conditions for the general population, including for veterans.