Piloting Specialized Mental Health Care for Rural Women Veterans Using STAIR Delivered via Telehealth: Implications for Reducing Health Disparities

J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2016;27(4A):1-7. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2016.0189.

Abstract

This pilot project implemented a mental health program, STAIR, targeting basic skills in mood management training and social functioning for women veterans with military-related trauma who live in rural areas. We report on outreach and implementation procedures, the women veterans' reactions to the program, and lessons learned.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mental Health*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Rural Population*
  • Telemedicine*
  • Veterans*