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This Book Documents The Proceedings Of A Workshop Focused On Improving Access To High-quality Mental Health Care For Veterans. Conducted By The National Academies Of Sciences, Engineering, And Medicine, The Workshop Brought Together Experts To Discuss Challenges, Findings, And Strategies Related To Mental Health Care Accessibility For Veterans. It Addresses The Need For Evidence-based Solutions And Policy Recommendations To Enhance Mental Health Services Tailored To The Unique Needs Of Veterans. The Workshop Proceedings Aim To Inform And Guide Stakeholders, Including Policymakers, Healthcare Providers, And Veteran Organizations, In Implementing Effective Mental Health Care Interventions. Intro -- Frontmatter -- Reviewers -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Boxes And Figures -- Acronyms And Abbreviations -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Experiences Of Veterans Accessing Mental Health Services -- 3 Leveraging Va's Status As A National Health Care System -- 4 Improving And Sustaining Access To Mental Health Services -- 5 Opportunities For Improving Mental Health Care Through Partnerships -- 6 Taking Innovative Strategies To Scale: Achieving Institutional Adoption -- 7 Reflections And Future Considerations -- References -- Appendix A: Statement Of Task -- Appendix B: Workshop Agenda.