Increasing treatment-seeking intentions of US veterans in the Covid-19 era: A randomized controlled trial.
Doron AmsalemAmit LazarovJohn C MarkowitzDaniel GormanLisa B DixonYuval NeriaPublished in: Depression and anxiety (2021)
Surveyed veterans reported high symptoms levels. A brief video intervention increased treatment-seeking intention, likely through identification and emotional engagement with the video protagonist. This easily disseminable video-based intervention has the potential to increase likelihood of seeking care. Future research should examine longer term sustainability and changes in help-seeking behavior.