Overview of Provider and Patient Educational Resources

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1 Overview of Provider and Patient Educational Resources Sonya Norman, PhD Director, PTSD Consulta3on Program, VA Na3onal Center for PTSD Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego August 2016

2 Products from the National Center for PTSD are Free Available to anyone Carefully veged by experts Available from 1

3 Target Audiences for Information and Products Veterans, Trauma Survivors, Families & Caregivers, and the General Public Providers and Researchers Provide educadon about PTSD and effec3ve PTSD treatments. Make available resources to promote treatment engagement. Develop tools to foster self help and symptom management. Offer informa3on on the best clinical pracdces. Create opportuni3es for condnuing educadon about evidence-based treatments. Provide strategies and tools to improve efficiency and efficacy in clinical work.

4 Resources and Tools for Professionals

5 PTSD Consultation Program (866) or 4

6 PTSD Consultation Program Any provider treadng Veterans with PTSD can ask a quesdon or request a consultadon about anything related to PTSD. Step 1: Call or to ask a quesdon or request a consult. We just need your contact informa3on and a brief summary of your ques3on to match you with a consultant. We try to respond within 24 hours. Step 2: Discuss your quesdons. We can ouen respond via . Phone consulta3ons are up to 30 minutes in length. We work hard to find a 3me that fits your schedule. Step 3: Review recommendadons. You and the consultant will review the recommenda3ons. You retain responsibility for all aspects of your pa3ent's care. The consultant offers sugges3ons but does not provide treatment or assume responsibility. 5

7 PTSD Consultation Lecture Series The PTSD Consulta3on Program hosts a monthly webinar with topics based upon ques3ons providers bring to the PTSD Consulta3on Program. An expert in that area of PTSD care presents the lecture which offers 1 hour of accredita3on for pre-registrants who par3cipate in the live talks. CE/CMEs: ACCME, ACCME-NP, APA, ANCC, NBCC, ASWB. SAVE THE DATE: Third Wednesday of the Month from 2-3PM (ET) RECENT and UPCOMING TOPICS June 15 Effective Pharmacotherapy for PTSD Matthew Jeffreys, MD July 20 Evidence-Based Couple Therapy for PTSD Candice Monson, PhD August 17 Shared Decision-Making for PTSD Juliette Harik, PhD September 21 PTSD: From Neurobiology to Treatment John Krystal, MD October 19 Treating Anger and Aggression in Populations with PTSD Leslie Morland, PhD November 16 Cannabis and PTSD Marcel Bonn-Miller, PhD December 21 Treating Tobacco Use in Patients with PTSD Andrew Saxon, MD 6

8 Continuing Education Courses NCPTSD offers well over 50 hours of web-based courses for professionals. All courses are free. Most offer con3nuing educa3on for mul3ple disciplines. Available to Anyone For VA Staff 7

9 Continuing Education Highlights & Coming Attractions Highlights CPG series Sleep course (5 1-hour modules) Military culture (4 2-hour modules) Upcoming courses PTSD & Suicide Risk Assessment PTSD & Demen3a PTSD & Military Culture Deployment Risk and Resiliency (DRRI) Engaging Pa3ents in PTSD Treatment PTSD & Military Sexual Trauma (update) PTSD & TBI (update) PTSD & Reintegra3on Stress Evidence-Based Couple Therapy for PTSD (update)

10 Trauma and PTSD: Stay Up-To-Date NCPTSD works to bring the most current research on trauma and PTSD to professionals. Each of our publica3ons are free e-subscrip3ons. 9

11 PTSD Awareness in Health Care Settings PTSD Awareness is a 15-minute video that shares the stories of three Veterans being seen at VA for PTSD care. Models strategies to improve interac3ons in health care sedngs with Veterans who have PTSD and trauma histories. A Facilitator Guide is also available for those offering a training to medical staff. 10

12 Toolkits NCPTSD developed toolkits for various professionals who have contact with Veterans or those with PTSD in their line of work. Toolkits offer informa3on and networking resources. 11

13 PTSD Assessment We provide informa3on on a variety of measures assessing trauma and PTSD. We also offer online courses about best prac3ces. Most NCPTSD authored measures are available for direct download by qualified mental health professionals on our website. 12

14 PILOTS Database The Published InternaDonal Literature on TraumaDc Stress (PILOTS) Database is an electronic index to the worldwide literature on trauma and PTSD. Currently, PILOTS has close to 55,000 searchable cita3ons (e.g., ar3cles, book chapters, disserta3ons). 13

15 CPT Web Developed by the Medical University of South Carolina in collabora3on with the DoD and VA Free with registra3on 9 hours with CE credits

16 PE Web Developed by the Medical University of South Carolina in collabora3on with the DoD and VA Free with registra3on 10 hours with CE credit

17 Psych Armor Institute ( Free online courses geared toward: Military culture Healthcare providers Employers Educators Volunteers Caregivers and families

18 COMING SOON

19 PTSD Treatment Decision Aid Goal: Help those with PTSD learn about effective treatment options and prepared to make shared decisions with their provider. Will allow users to: Compare effective treatments Identify personal goals regarding PTSD treatment Consider treatment preferences Save, print, or summary information 18

20 Resources and Tools for Veterans, General Public, Family & Friends

21 PTSD Basics Understanding PTSD and PTSD Treatment is a booklet that explains basic informa3on 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 ques3ons about treatment What happens during PTSD treatment? How do I choose a mental health provider? Where can I go to get help? 20

22 Animated Whiteboard Videos NCPTSD created a series of whiteboards, including one for professionals about PTSD and effective treatments. Short (~3 minute), engaging videos that are easily shared via or Facebook.

23 AboutFace 22

24 Mobile Apps NCPTSD has partnered with a number of organiza3ons to develop a variety of mobile apps. Apps are focused on PTSD, related health problems (e.g., insomnia, alcohol use, etc.), or general well-being. There are apps for pa3ents, providers, and for use with pa3ent-provider dyads. 23

25 PTSD Coach PTSD Coach mobile app over 140,000 downloads in 89 countries. App provides: Educa3on about PTSD and PTSD treatment A self-assessment tool Portable skills to address acute symptoms Direct connec3on to crisis support Used as stand-alone educa3on and symptom management tool, or with face-to-face care. Tools are easily accessible when they are needed most. 24

26 PTSD Family Coach PTSD Coach is for family members of those living with PTSD. App provides: Educa3on about PTSD and self-care Informa3on to help take care of your rela3onship 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 3me 25

27 Treatment Companion Apps 26

28 PTSD Coach Online PTSD Coach Online offers an expanded suite of 17 tools to help manage symptoms (e.g., problem solving, challenging cognitions). Users can choose a tool based upon a current problem or a full list of tools. Video instructions from coaches are available for each tool. 27

29 Printable Materials to Share 28

30 VetChange ( VetChange is a selfmanagement program designed for Veterans and active duty Servicemembers who are concerned about their drinking. This tool helps users learn skills to manage drinking and other problems that can happen after deployment (e.g., PTSD symptoms, anger, trouble sleeping). 29

31 Coaching into Care Some Veterans are reluctant to reach out for the help they are en3tled to receive. Coaching Into Care is a telephone-based program developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help you talk to your Veteran about gedng the treatment and support he or she needs. All in complete confidence. And all to get your family back on track. Coaching Into Care: Helping you help your Veteran

32 Make the Connection