Australian military and veterans' mental health care: improving assessment of military personnel and veterans.
Duncan WallaceJonathan LaneKristi HeffernanCarolyn Nas JonesPublished in: Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (2020)
Assessment of military and veterans' mental health issues involves a tailored history-taking process that includes specific aspects of service, transition and reporting requirements. Recommendations for the detailed assessment of military personnel and veterans are provided. Comorbid conditions, chronic pain and the needs of both women and older veterans are also discussed.