Findings from a recent study and the subsequent Publication Brief and caught the attention of the VA Central Office. Authors Tracy Simpson, PhD, John Fortney, PhD, Jessica Chen, PhD, and Keren Lehavot, PhD,showed that among Veterans – and unlike civilians – racial/ethnic minorities did not differ from whites in the time it took to initiate treatment for PTSD and depression, and showed there was a shorter time to initiate treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder. Their findings suggest that military service and benefits available to Veterans may reduce racial/ethnic disparities in seeking mental health treatment seen in the civilian population and might help to alleviate persisting concerns regarding racial/ethnic disparities in treatment engagement and outcomes among Veterans.