behavioral health issues
The research is significantly vital since young adult veterans are at a high risk of experiencing various behavioral health issues such as posttraumatic disorder or PTSD, substance abuse, and depression (Pedersen, Marshall, & Kurz, 2017). Also, the article stresses the need for good mental health through prevention and making sure that veterans access appropriate and quality mental health services. Mental health among young adult veterans is, without a doubt, necessary since mental health disorders are one of the leading causes of disabilities. The world health organization confirms that the disease burden as a result of mental illness is among the highest of all diseases. To the veterans in general, mental health is essential for their well-being, family, and any other interpersonal relationships and the capability to contribute to the community and society in general (Pedersen, Marshall, & Kurz, 2017). Further, the research shows that mental health and physical health and closely connected and mental health has a significant role in a person’s capability to maintain good physical health. For instance, if a veteran has depression and anxiety, he or she can engage in unhealthy behavior like unhealthy eating hence leading to chronic diseases such as diabetes.
Additionally, veterans who have experienced physical and mental trauma is an emerging issue in the mental health sector (Pedersen, Marshall, & Kurz, 2017). For veterans to ensure good mental health, the research suggests that the private sector ad government needs to work together to create mental health programs that will help them overcome their mental health issues. There are also mental health services online, such as smartphone applications, for veterans that partner with the department of defense to help veterans manage their mental health.