New program aims to give veterans a stronger voice in their mental health care

This study tested a new training program called Collaborative Decision Skills Training (CDST) for veterans with conditions like schizophrenia or severe depression. The goal was to teach veterans skills to help them work more closely with their doctors on treatment plans. Researchers compared the training to a standard activity group to see if it improved how involved veterans were in their care, their treatment satisfaction, and their recovery progress.