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Women veterans represent the fastest-growing demographic in the U.S. military, with their numbers expected to comprise 18% of the total U.S. veteran population by 2042. Transitioning from military to civilian life can trigger significant stress, often leading to mental and physical health problems, with female veterans experiencing higher rates of such problems than their male counterparts. Despite utilizing Veterans Health Administration (VHA) services intensively, they face barriers to mental healthcare, such as access to care, gender-specific programs, and a lack of women doctors. Although the VHA has implemented changes to address these issues, recent surveys suggest that more needs to be done to improve the quality and accessibility of mental healthcare services for women veterans.
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Women veterans represent the fastest-growing demographic in the U.S. military, with their numbers expected to comprise 18% of the total U.S. veteran population by 2042. Transitioning from military to civilian life can trigger significant stress, often leading to mental and physical health problems, with female veterans experiencing higher rates of such problems than their male counterparts. Despite utilizing Veterans Health Administration (VHA) services intensively, they face barriers to mental healthcare, such as access to care, gender-specific programs, and a lack of women doctors. Although the VHA has implemented changes to address these issues, recent surveys suggest that more needs to be done to improve the quality and accessibility of mental healthcare services for women veterans.

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