Barriers to assessment and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and other trauma-related problems in people with severe mental illness: Clinician perspectives

Michelle P. Salyers; Lisa J. Evans; Gary R. Bond; Piper S. Meyer

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Barriers to assessment and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and other trauma-related problems in people with severe mental illness: Clinician perspectives

Michelle P. Salyers, Lisa J. Evans, Gary R. Bond, Piper S. Meyer

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Abstract

We conducted a state-wide survey of 251 clinicians serving people with severe mental illness (SMI) in community support programs, to identify barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of PTSD and other trauma-related problems. Most clinicians did not feel competent to effectively treat these problems. Competence/confidence and belief in utility of intervention were positively related to the percentage of clients with whom trauma and PTSD had been discussed, documented in charts, and addressed directly in treatment. Clinicians need training that develops skills and knowledge as well as conveys the value of addressing PTSD and other trauma-related problems in people with SMI.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	17-31
Number of pages	15
Journal	Community Mental Health Journal
Volume	40
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1023/B:COMH.0000015215.45696.5f
State	Published - Feb 2004
Externally published	Yes

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This project was supported by a grant from the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction. We thank Hillary Berglund and Joy Pi-land for their help with this project.

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PTSD
Training
Trauma

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Barriers to assessment and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and other trauma-related problems in people with severe mental illness: Clinician perspectives. / Salyers, Michelle P.; Evans, Lisa J.; Bond, Gary R. et al.
In: Community Mental Health Journal, Vol. 40, No. 1, 02.2004, p. 17-31.

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