Treatment of Women Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Serious Mental Illness in an Inpatient Mental Health Treatment Setting: A Case Study
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- DOI: 10.1080/02703149.2014.978227
Treatment of Women Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Serious Mental Illness in an Inpatient Mental Health Treatment Setting: A Case Study
Abstract
This article discusses the challenges of providing treatment for women with complex dual diagnostic mental health needs. In particular, the focus is on the intersections between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), serious mental illness (SMI), female gender, and veteran status. Utilizing a clinical case example, we focus our discussion on psychotherapy goals and interventions, including the advisability of engaging in trauma-focused therapy on an inpatient unit with a patient who carries an SMI diagnosis. We also address benefits and challenges of providing this type of treatment, provider reactions including burnout and diagnostic bias, and recommendations for future care for persons with similar presentations and needs.
Keywords: CPT; PTSD; SMI; veterans; women.
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