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The authors examined the self-reported presence and treatment of current depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and alcohol-related disorder in a group of outpatient veterans. Data were obtained from the Veterans Health Study, a longitudinal investigation of male veterans’ health. A representative sample of 2,160 outpatients (mean age=62 years) was drawn from Boston-area U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient facilities. The participants completed screening measures for depression, PTSD, and alcohol-related disorder. Mental health treatment was assessed by interviews. The screening criteria for at least one current mental disorder were satisfied by 40% (N=856) of the patients. Screening rates were 31% (N=676) for depression, 20% (N=426) for PTSD, and 12% (N=264) for alcohol-related disorder. Patients who screened positively for current …