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Supporting Providers Treating Veterans with PTSD: National Center for PTSD Consultation Program and Resources Elissa McCarthy, PhD PTSD Consultation Program National Center for PTSD Elissa.mccarthy@va.gov 860-462-9260 September 15, 2017
Elissa McCarthy, PhD PTSD Consultation Program National Center for PTSD Elissa.mccarthy@va.gov 860-462-9260 September 15, 2017
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Agenda
Divisions of the National Center for PTSD
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Not all Veterans get their healthcare in VA
Busy? Overwhelmed? Questions about PTSD? Can’t find what you’re looking for?
PTSDconsult@va.gov (866) 948-7880 www.ptsd.va.gov/consult
PTSD Consultation Program for providers who treat Veterans
About the Consultants
health professionals who treat Veterans with PTSD
Ask about:
Available Resources - www.ptsd.va.gov/consult
handouts, and manuals
WWW.PTSD.VA.GOV
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All resources are free and publicly available. Unless otherwise noted, you can find them at www.ptsd.va.gov.
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Veterans Crisis Line
800-273-8255 (then press 1)
24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK
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AboutFace Video Gallery
www.ptsd.va.gov/aboutface
Make the Connection
Animated Whiteboard Videos
“whiteboard” videos that explain PTSD and treatment options.
engaging videos that are easily shared via email or Facebook.
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www.ptsd.va.gov/public/materials/videos/index.asp
www.ptsd.va.gov/decisionaid
Example personalized summary
www.ptsd.va.gov/decisionaid
www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/decisionaid/resources/ PTSDDecisionAid_providerguide.pdf
www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treatment/pdf/ decisionaid_flyer.pdf https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treatme nt/pdf/decisionaid_rackcard.pdf
Mobile Apps
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number of organizations to develop a variety of mobile apps.
health problems (e.g., insomnia, alcohol use, etc.), or general well- being.
providers, and for use with patient-provider dyads.
www.ptsd.va.gov/public/materials/apps/index.as p
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PTSD Coach
275,000 downloads in 98 countries.
– Education about PTSD and PTSD treatment – A self-assessment tool – Portable skills to address acute symptoms – Direct connection to crisis support
symptom management tool, or with face- to-face care.
needed most.
www.ptsd.va.gov/public/materials/apps/PTSDCoach.asp
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PTSD Coach Online
suite of 17 tools to help manage symptoms (e.g., problem solving, challenging cognitions).
based upon a current problem or a full list of tools.
from “coaches” are available for each tool.
www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/ptsdcoachonline/default.htm
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PTSD Basics
Treatment is a 16-page booklet that explains basic information about: – What is PTSD? – What can cause PTSD? – What are the symptoms of PTSD? – What do I do if I have symptoms? – How do I know if I have PTSD? – Why get treatment for PTSD? – Common questions about treatment – What happens during PTSD treatment? – How do I choose a mental health provider? – Where can I go to get help?
www.ptsd.va.gov/public/understanding_ptsd/booklet.pdf
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PTSD Family Coach (Phone App)
members of those living with PTSD.
– Education about PTSD and self-care – Information to help take care of your relationship and children – Resources to help a loved one get treatment for PTSD – Tools to manage stress and build social networks – Tracking for stress level over time
www.ptsd.va.gov/public/materials/apps/PTSDFamilyCoach.asp
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Coaching into Care
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Information about Supporting Those in Treatment
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Online Information
www.ptsd.va.gov/public/family/index.asp
More resources online:
for Someone with PTSD
When Someone You Love Has PTSD
family
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Continuing Education Courses
based courses for professionals.
education for multiple disciplines.
Available to Anyone For VA Staff
www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/continuing_ed/index.asp
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PTSD Assessment
variety of assessment tools for trauma and PTSD.
about best practices.
measures are available for direct download by qualified mental health professionals on our website.
CAPS-5 training
This course provides instruction on administration and scoring of the CAPS-5.
advanced interview skills https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/continuing_ed/caps5_clinician_training.asp
Managing Anger: A Treatment for those with PTSD
– Objectives: 1. Prepare providers to administer a 12-session anger management group treatment. 2. Review examples, expert tips, and supporting materials for the most effective administration of anger management group principles and goals. 3. Develop provider skills to help those with PTSD learn more effective ways to manage anger.
VetChange (www.vetchange.org)
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program designed for Veterans and active duty Servicemembers who are concerned about their drinking.
manage drinking and other problems that can happen after deployment (e.g., PTSD symptoms, anger, trouble sleeping).
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Toolkits
Special sections of our website containing information and resources collected together with particular groups and professions in mind.
Community Provider Clergy Campus Veterans Employment Police Officer Provider Self-Care
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PILOTS Database
Literature on Traumatic Stress (PILOTS) Database is an electronic index to the worldwide literature on trauma and PTSD.
55,000 searchable citations (e.g., articles, book chapters, dissertations).
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Trauma and PTSD: Stay Up-To-Date
current research, news and resources on trauma and PTSD delivered to your inbox
free e-subscriptions
www.ptsd.va.gov/about/subscribe.asp
PTSD Consultation Program Lecture Series
UPCOMING TOPICS HAVE INCLUDED
September 20, 2017 The 2017 Revised Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD: Recommendations for Psychotherapy Jessica Hamblen, PhD October 18, 2017 The 2017 Revised Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD: Recommendations for Medications Matthew Friedman, MD, PhD November 15, 2017 The 2017 Revised Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD: Why it matters for Primary Care Providers and What Resources are Available Andrew Pomerantz, MD and Nancy Bernardy, PhD
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Learning about Military Culture
NCPTSD: VA Community Provider Toolkit
Center for Deployment Psychology
PsychArmor: Military Culture School for Everyone
PTSD 101: Military Culture and PTSD
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Cognitive Processing Therapy Manual: Resick, Monson & Chard, 2017. https://cptforptsd.com/
Education
many educational products and resources related to PTSD treatment (www.ptsd.va.gov)
Therapy: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/treatment/t herapy- med/cognitive_processing_therapy.asp
Cognitive Processing Therapy: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/contin uing_ed/cpt.asp
http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/materials/a pps/cpt_mobileapp_public.asp
(MUSC) CPTWeb: https://cpt.musc.edu/
Training
Psychology (CDP):
http://deploymentpsych.org/content/serving-our- veterans-behavioral-health-certificate-program – They offer on-line (via second life) and in- person trainings – There is a 75-minute overview course on CPT: http://deploymentpsych.org/online- courses/cpt – CDP also has post-training consultation
– Trains providers in various states. You can also contact the states closest to you and see how they can assist you with options that may be available to you. http://www.starproviders.org/
– http://psycharmor.org/healthcare-providers/ – Learning path is only available to designated choice network providers through TriWest Healthcare Alliance and VA providers
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Prolonged Exposure Manual: Foa, Hembree & Rothbaum, 2007
Education
many educational products and resources related to PTSD treatment (www.ptsd.va.gov)
http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/treatment/t herapy-med/prolonged-exposure- therapy.asp
Prolonged Exposure http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/contin uing_ed/prolonged_exposure.asp
http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/mater ials/apps/pe_coach_mobile_app.asp
(MUSC) PEWeb: http://pe.musc.edu/ Training
the Treatment and Study of Anxiety
– http://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/workshops _ptsd.html?4
(CDP):
– http://deploymentpsych.org/content/serving
program – They offer on-line (via second life) and in- person trainings – There is a 75-minute overview course on PE – CDP also has post-training consultation
– Trains providers in various states. You can also contact the states closest to you and see how they can assist you with options that may be available to you. http://www.starproviders.org/
– http://psycharmor.org/healthcare-providers/ – Learning path is only available to designated choice network providers through TriWest Healthcare Alliance and VA providers
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EMDR Manual: Shapiro, 2011; new edition coming 12/26/2017
Education
many educational products and resources related to PTSD treatment (www.ptsd.va.gov)
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/treatment/ therapy-med/emdr-for-ptsd.asp
Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) & Stress Inoculation Training (SIT).* Please note this class was done in 2012, which is before the updated VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines were released in 2017.= https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/conti nuing_ed/emdr.asp Training
– http://www.emdr.com/
http://www.emdria.org/ – Provides training, workshops and webinars in the United States to licensed mental health processionals
Programs https://www.emdrhap.org/content/ – This U.S.-based organization provides low-cost and pr bono trainings for non- profit organizations and treatment
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We are available any time to answer your questions about Veterans and PTSD PTSDconsult@va.gov or 866-948-7880
www.ptsd.va.gov/consult