VA200 Assessing and Treating PTSD in Veterans: Considerations for Professionals, Families, and Patients

Course overview

Assessing and treating PTSD in veterans provides distinct challenges for professionals. Multiple complexities need to be considered when conceptualizing and implementing treatment plans. Factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, personal history, and both military and family dynamics must be attended to. This beginner/intermediate level course is designed to assist clinicians in understanding and addressing many of the nuances unique to the veteran population. All content is presented in both audio and text formats. The first section provides best practices as defined by the VA and Department of Defense guidelines. The second section contains a number of short articles articulating how PTSD impacts people of color, ethnic minorities, women, older adults, and families.