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A NEWSLETTER FOR PROVIDERS WHO TREAT VETERANS
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Treating PTSD in Primary Care: An Update
Kyle Possemato, PhD
Wednesday, September 16 at 2:00pm ET
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About the Presenter
KLYE POSSEMATO, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Chief of Research at the Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Possemato’s research focuses on developing, testing and implementing interventions for PTSD, hazardous alcohol use, and other mental health concerns with an emphasis on interventions that can be delivered in non-traditional ways in order to increase patient engagement. Examples include brief interventions delivered in the primary care setting, technology-based (e.g., web and smart phone) interventions, and services delivered by peer support specialists. Dr. Possemato holds faculty appointments in the Department of Psychology, Syracuse University and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and SUNY Upstate Medical University.
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About the Topic
PTSD commonly occurs among primary care patients in both Veterans Affairs and community settings. Research demonstrates that most primary care patients with PTSD do not receive adequate PTSD treatment. Evidence-based screenings and treatments for PTSD that are appropriate for the primary care setting are now available. This presentation will detail gold standard screening methods and describe several brief treatments for PTSD, including their evidence base and current implementations status. Strategies for shared decision making on when to treat in primary care and when to referral to specialty mental health settings will also be discussed.
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October 21
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Therapeutic Risk Management for Other-Directed Violence in Veterans with PTSD
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Hal Wortzel, MD and
Suzanne McGarity, PhD
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November 18
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Prolonged Exposure for Primary Care
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Sheila A. M. Rauch, PhD, ABPP
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December 16
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Reproductive Health in Women with PTSD: Bridging Research and Clinical Practice
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Suzanne Pineles, PhD
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January 20
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Understanding the Context of Military Culture in Treating Veterans with PTSD
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Patricia Watson, PhD
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February 17
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Moral Injury and PTSD
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Sonya Norman, PhD
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March 17
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Massed Treatments for PTSD
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Jennifer Wachen, PhD
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April 21
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To be determined
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May 19
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PTSD and Interpersonal Violence
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Katherine Iverson, PhD
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Trauma-Informed Care for Health Care Workers
Trauma-informed care (TIC) is an approach that enhances satisfaction, engagement and comfort with health care interactions for individuals with a history of trauma. TIC encourages recognition of and responsiveness to the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral sequelae of trauma that may adversely impact perceptions of safety and comfort in health care settings. This article offers an overview of TIC and includes practical suggestions that can enhance Veteran care.
Read the full version of this recently updated article
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Additional Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Resources
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Mobile App: Safety Plan
The free Safety Plan app is for anyone who has experienced thoughts about suicide or self-harm. The app helps people make a safety plan and share it with loved ones. It also includes tools to manage distress.
Available from iTune (iOS) and Google Play (Android)
Learn more and download the free app
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