TY - JOUR
T1 - Improving Veterans Affairs Services by Embracing a Communitarian Model for Mental Health Providers
AU - Sherman, Michelle D.
PY - 2014/1/1
Y1 - 2014/1/1
N2 - Working as a mental health professional in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system can be very rewarding. Providers have the privilege of caring for America's heroes, many opportunities to learn and implement evidence-based practices, and the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams. However, providers also face some unique challenges. VA leadership and staff can embrace a communitarian approach to professional ethics by creating opportunities for mental health professionals to engage in mutual awareness, support, and accountability. The author describes five ideas for infusing this model at VA facilities to support and strengthen the mental health workforce.
AB - Working as a mental health professional in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system can be very rewarding. Providers have the privilege of caring for America's heroes, many opportunities to learn and implement evidence-based practices, and the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams. However, providers also face some unique challenges. VA leadership and staff can embrace a communitarian approach to professional ethics by creating opportunities for mental health professionals to engage in mutual awareness, support, and accountability. The author describes five ideas for infusing this model at VA facilities to support and strengthen the mental health workforce.
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U2 - 10.1176/appi.ps.201300109
DO - 10.1176/appi.ps.201300109
M3 - Short survey
C2 - 24382764
AN - SCOPUS:84892386511
SN - 1075-2730
VL - 65
SP - 113
EP - 115
JO - Psychiatric Services
JF - Psychiatric Services
IS - 1
ER -