Acute and Chronic Mental Health Trauma

Overview

4.8 out of 5 (75 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Psychological or mental health trauma refers to a stressor experienced either directly or indirectly, resulting in significant and severe subjective distress. Mental health trauma is ubiquitous and frequently experienced throughout the lifespan. A frequent sequela of traumatic experiences is functional impairment, which can result in decreased quality of life, morbidity, and poorer health outcomes. One categorization for trauma experiences is distinguishing between acute and chronic traumas. This activity describes similarities and differences between acute and chronic mental health traumas and outlines the role of interprofessional teams in evaluating and managing patients who experience trauma-associated symptoms.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and social workers.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Compare and contrast acute and chronic mental health traumas.
  • Describe the prevalence and associated risk factors of various types of mental health trauma.
  • Evaluate patients for the physical and mental health sequelae of mental health trauma exposure.
  • Develop and employ effective interprofessional team strategies to prevent and manage mental health trauma-associated symptoms.

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In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


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