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Suicide and mental health distress disproportionately affect veterans in the United States. According to a report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than 5 million veterans suffered from these adverse behavioral health issues in 2020.
<p>“This suggests that there are serious obstacles preventing veterans — especially those with the most need — from seeking and receiving mental health services. Yet it is unclear what those obstacles are,” said <a href="https://www.sergioebarrera.com/">Sergio Ernesto Barrera</a>, assistant professor of economics in the <a href="https://www.science.vt.edu/">College of Science</a>.</p>