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Mental Health Conditions Common to Veterans

Credit Hours(s)2.0

InstructorsRichard Saporito, DC

Price$40.00 USD

Format(s)Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

Educational Objectives

Cite the rate of physical and mental health disability amongst veterans
Recognize the incidence and distribution of mental illness in the veteran population
State the definition of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
List the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD
Explain the risk factors to developing PTSD
Summarize the relationship between PTSD and chronic pain
Outline screening strategies for PTSD
Explain the Primary Care PTSD Screen (PC-PTSD)
Describe approaches to the discussion of the results of screening with the patient and Family
List the effects of PTSD on the family
Summarize the psychological and pharmacological treatment for PTSD
Define depression
List the DMS-5 criteria for depression
Recognize the signs and symptoms of depression
Explain “Survivor Guilt”
Identify the incidence of suicide amongst veterans
List the risk factors for suicide generally and within the veteran population
Recall the warning signs of potential suicidal behavior
Outline the VA Risk Assessment Guide
Describe the SAD PERSONS instrument
List local and national resources available to physicians, families and individuals
Define who is a veteran
Assess veteran status based on active service, length of service, discharge status, service in war time versus peace time and service in the National Guard and Reserves
Identify the benefits available for spouses, children and survivors of veterans
Describe CHAMPVA
Summarize the Veteran Administration “Caregiver Program”
List mental health resources available to veterans and their families through the Veterans Administration and official State agencies

Approved States/Territories

CTConnecticut

Approved Countries

NANAMIBIA