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Abstract
The prevalence of mental health disorders constitutes a nationwide public health crisis. Estimates suggest that more than 90 million people live in areas designated mental health professional shortage areas, with almost 6,000 additional practitioners needed to meet the service needs in these areas. Military personnel and veterans have greater mental health needs compared to the general population. As social workers and other professions strive to fill the shortage of practitioners prepared to provide mental health services to military personnel, veterans, and their families, graduate programs that offer targeted training in this area of practice are critically needed. This article describes the implementation of a specialized master’s of social work training program supported by a Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training grant.
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Carrie W. Rishel
Carrie W. Rishel is associate professor at West Virginia University. Helen P. Hartnett is associate director of the School of Social Work at West Virginia University.
Helen P. Hartnett
Carrie W. Rishel is associate professor at West Virginia University. Helen P. Hartnett is associate director of the School of Social Work at West Virginia University.