A new vision for Veteran mental health

Many systems that support Veterans with their mental health needs emphasise high quality and accessible treatment as a high priority in their reform effort, and are working towards this goal. Whilst progress has been made in many areas, it remains a significant challenge for many systems globally.

The Conceptual Framework is intended to progress the conversation and drive further reform work to provide Veterans and their families with the best possible support and care. It is relevant to any system globally that provides support to Veterans and their families at a local, regional or national level. It is not intended as an analysis of current systems and their respective outcomes, nor a reflection or criticism of current approaches and policies of different countries.

We are hopeful that the Conceptual Framework will be helpful to any stakeholder with the capacity to influence outcomes for Veterans and their families – governments, insurers, regulators, service providers, support organisations, practitioners, intermediary organisations, as well as individual Veterans, their families and communities.

The technical document provides comprehensive, evidenced-based reference material in relation to the unique needs of Veterans and their families, the current system they typically face, and the burden of a sub-optimal system of care and support. The Implementation Guide is a short, practical document intended to be an actionable guide that intends to ‘make meaning’ of the wealth of information within the technical document.