PTSD clinical support tools

2013

Information

Brochure/Booklet
Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE)
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

These clinical support tools are intended to help providers comply with the VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Post-traumatic Stress. The tools bring together resources for providers, patients and family members which support comprehensive, evidence-based treatment of PTSD.  The tools, which contain recommendations on screening, diagnosis, psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, referrals, and patient and family education, comprise: Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; PTSD Provider Tool; Implementing the 2010 VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for Post-traumatic Stress: A Guide for Clinic Leaders; Experiencing PTSD as a Family Booklet; Understanding PTSD Booklet and PTSD Pocket Guide.