Racial Disparities in Clinical Outcomes of Veterans Affairs Residential PTSD Treatment Between Black and White Veterans.

Georgina M GrossNoelle SmithRyan HollidayDavid C RozekRani HoffIlan Harpaz-Rotem

Published in: Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.) (2021)

This study adds to the body of literature that has documented poorer treatment outcomes for Black compared with White veterans with PTSD. Although both Black and White veterans had an overall reduction in symptoms, future research should focus on understanding the causes, mechanisms, and potential solutions to reduce racial disparities in mental health treatment.

Keyphrases

mental health
systematic review
posttraumatic stress disorder
social support
depressive symptoms
climate change
risk assessment
current status
sleep quality