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PTSD
Friday's Progress Notes - October 25, 2006
Mental Health Information - Vol. 10 Issue 9
Published by athealth.com - http://www.athealth.com
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CONTENTS
1. Clinician guide for treating veterans of Iraq war
2. Treating PTSD in women
3. Treatment guideline for victims of child abuse
4. PTSD in patients with HIV/AIDS
5. Violent traumatic stress in inner city children
6. Post-traumatic stress following vehicle accidents
7. Assessment and treatment following traumatic injury
8. Psychological first aid immediately following disasters and terrorism
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Dear Colleagues,
According to the National Comorbidity Survey, the estimated lifetime prevalence of PTSD among adult Americans is 7.8%, with women (10.4%) twice as likely as men (5%) to have PTSD at some point in their lives. Today's newsletter focuses on a range of PTSD issues.
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1. NATIONAL CENTER FOR PTSD
Iraq War Clinician Guide, 2nd Edition
The guide was developed specifically for clinicians and addresses the unique needs of veterans of the Iraq war.
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/manuals/nc_manual_iwcguide.html
2. CURRENT PSYCHIATRY ONLINE
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: How To Meet Women's Specific Needs
Studies have consistently found PTSD to be more common in women than in men. (Complimentary registration required.)
http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/article_pages.asp?AID=613&UID=36433
3. OFFICE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME
Child Physical and Sexual Abuse: Guidelines for Treatment
The guidelines enable clinicians to quickly examine the theoretical basis, components, empirical support and reference materials for many available treatment protocols.
http://musc.edu/ncvc/resources_prof/OVC_guidelines04-26-04.pdf
4. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AIDS INSTITUTE
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Patients With HIV/AIDS
Exposure to traumatic events can lead to increased risk-taking behavior, including substance use and unsafe sexual practices.
http://www.athealth.com/apps/redirect.cfm?linkid=227
5. GIFT FROM WITHIN
Inner City Children of Trauma: Urban Violence Traumatic Stress Response Syndrome (U-VTS) and Therapists' Responses
The author highlights the reality of violent traumatic stress in the lives of urban children and explores the complexities of treatment.
http://www.giftfromwithin.org/pdf/parson.pdf
6. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Post-traumatic Stress Reactions Following Motor Vehicle Accidents
Accident severity, fatalities and severe injuries contribute to the potential for development of PTSD.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/990800ap/524.html
7. PRIMARY PSYCHIATRY
Stress Disorders Following Traumatic Injury: Assessment and Treatment Considerations
This article reviews specific aspects of stress disorders in the context of traumatic injury, with a focus on aspects of assessment.
http://www.primarypsychiatry.com/aspx/articledetail.aspx?articleid=319
8. NATIONAL CHILD TRAUMATIC STRESS NETWORK
Psychological First Aid
Psychological First Aid is an evidence-informed modular approach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism.
http://www.nctsnet.org/nctsn_assets/pdfs/pfa/2/PFA_V2.pdf
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