Positive Mental Health Screens in the Veterans Health Administration, 2021 to 2024 - Takeaways - MDSpire

Positive Mental Health Screens in the Veterans Health Administration, 2021 to 2024

  • By

  • Linda Diem Tran

  • Todd H. Wagner

  • Nazanin Bahraini

  • Kritee Gujral

  • May 20, 2026

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    The prevalence of mental health conditions, including depression and PTSD, has significantly increased, particularly among veterans.

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    The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated mental health issues, leading to higher risks of depression, alcohol use, and suicide.

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    The Veterans Health Administration is a leader in mental health screening, routinely assessing patients for depression, AUD, suicide risk, and PTSD.

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    This study analyzed positive screening rates for mental health conditions in veterans from FY 2021 to FY 2024 using data from the VA's Corporate Data Warehouse.

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    Logistic regression analyses were conducted to assess trends in positive screens, adjusting for demographic and clinical factors.

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Positive Mental Health Screens in the Veterans Health Administration, 2021 to 2024

  • by Linda Diem Tran, Todd H. Wagner, Nazanin Bahraini, Kritee Gujral

  • May 20, 2026

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