Employment status of patients in the VA health system: implications for mental health services.

Zivin K, Bohnert AS, Mezuk B, Ilgen MA, Welsh D, Ratliff S, Miller EM, Valenstein M, Kilbourne AM. Employment status of patients in the VA health system: implications for mental health services. Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.). 2011 Jan 1; 62(1):35-8.

Related HSR&D Project(s)

• CDA 07-206 – VA Depression Treatments: Practice, Policy and Cost-Effectiveness
• CDA 09-204 – Prescription Opiates in Overdoses Among VHA Patients
• IAB 07-115 – Implementing Integrated Care for Veterans with Serious Mental Illness

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This study confirmed a negative relationship between having a mental disorder and being employed. Future studies of barriers associated with veterans' employment could help policy makers target mental health treatments and supportive employment services to the unique needs of veterans.