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April 27, 2026Military Psychology

Factors associated with mental health discharge status among military-service members, veterans, and their adult family members

Whitney Wortham Kathrine Sullivan Yuhui Huang Seonyeong Kim Steven L. Lancaster David J. Linkh Stephanie Renno Anthony M. Hassan

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The aim is to identify factors associated with mental health discharge status among military-service members, veterans, and their families.
Analyzed discharge status related to mental health treatments among military-connected individuals.
Focused on demographics such as age, ethnicity, and mental health diagnoses.
Utilized statistical methods to assess the impact of various factors.
Younger age, and identification as Black or Hispanic/Latino were linked to different discharge outcomes.
Higher rates of PTSD and depression correlated with negative discharge statuses.
Findings indicate a crucial need for tailored support for specific demographics in military mental health services.

Implication

Identifies factors affecting mental health discharge status among military personnel and families, suggesting targeted support strategies.

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Wortham et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f19ff5edf4b468248069a2 https://doi.org/10.1080/08995605.2026.2659398

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