(Psychiatric News) – Veterans are entitled to more timely access to mental health services, says APA in comments released on the same day as a new report on the VA’s failings regarding provision of mental health care.
While the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is to be commended for its ongoing efforts to improve access to mental health care, there are several actions the agency can take to ensure that returning veterans and their families receive appropriate and effective treatment in a timely manner.