Making universal trauma‐informed health care a reality: A pilot initiative to train future providers. Issue 12 (13th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nandi, Meghna; Puranam, Sravanthi; Paccione‐Dyszlewski, Margaret; VanDusen, Harry; Elisseou, Sadie
• Is Part Of: Brown University child and adolescent behavior letter. Volume 34:Issue 12(2018)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 6
• Publication Date: 2018-11-13
• Subjects: Behavior disorders in children -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in adolescence -- Periodicals; Child psychiatry -- Periodicals; Adolescent psychiatry -- Periodicals; Developmental disabilities -- Periodicals; 618.928905
• DOI: 10.1002/cbl.30339
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1058-1073

Abstract

Abstract : The medical field traditionally classifies "trauma" as acute physical injury, requiring immediate medical attention. Psychological trauma is a separate entity, traditionally viewed as under the purview of behavioral health. Although mental health providers have expertise in treating the consequences of psychological trauma, medical providers can also play a distinct role in addressing the impact of such trauma on patients' health. Medical providers often work in settings where patients with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or other pathologies related to underlying trauma may first interact with the health care sector, such as a primary care clinic or an emergency room.