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Supporting the education goals of post-9/11 veterans with self-reported PTSD symptoms: a needs assessment
Marsha Langer Ellison1, Lisa Mueller, David Smelson
1University of Massachusetts Medical School, Bedford, MA, USA. Marsha.Ellison@umassmed.edu
Purpose:
The influx of young adult veterans with mental health challenges from recent wars combined with newly expanded veteran education benefits has highlighted the need for a supported education service within the Veterans Administration. However, it is unknown how such a service should be designed to best respond to these needs. This study undertook a qualitative needs assessment for education supports among veterans with post-9/11 service with self-reported PTSD symptoms.
Methods:
Focus groups were held with 31 veterans, 54% of whom were under age 30. Transcripts were analyzed and interpreted using a thematic approach and a Participatory Action Research team.
Results:
Findings indicate a need for age relevant services that assist with: education planning and access, counseling for the G.I. Bill, accommodations for PTSD symptoms, community and family re-integration, and outreach and support.
Conclusions And Implications For Practice:
The veterans recommended that supported education be integrated with the delivery of mental health services, that services have varied intensity, and there be linkages between colleges and the Veterans Health Administration.
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