Providing Treatment Services for PTSD at an Army FORSCOM Installation

Abstract

This article provides an overview of treatment services for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at a major U.S. Army medical center, including lessons learned that can be applied to a variety of military and civilian treatment settings. The processes of postdeployment and subsequent behavioral health screenings are detailed. Treatment options for active duty, National Guard, and reserve military personnel returning from deployment in Afghanistan and Iraq are discussed. Case vignettes on the utilization of treatment options by servicemembers are considered. Recommendations for providers regarding the facilitation of group and individual treatment for PTSD in servicemembers are provided.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The authors acknowledge and thank Dr. Joseph Etherage and LTC Gary Southwell for their assistance in preparing this manuscript.

Notes

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The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as official or reflecting the views of the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense. The Institutional Review Board at Madigan Army Medical Center granted this project exemption from ongoing review. Names and identifying information in case examples have been changed to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.