Peer support to improve mental health care for minority veterans
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program where trained peer counselors (other Veterans) help guide you through mental health care. The goal is to make it easier to get the support you need, especially for depression, anxiety, or PTSD.
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Who can take part
- You are a Veteran from a racial or ethnic minority group.
- You have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, or PTSD.
- You are either just starting mental health treatment or have been in treatment for less than 9 months.
- You are not currently receiving peer support services at the clinic.
- You have not had a recent psychiatric emergency (like a suicide attempt) or hospitalization for substance use in the past 2 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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