Treatment for Specific Populations

This section includes information for Mental Health Care Providers on treating PTSD in specific populations such as ethnic minorities and persons with severe mental illness.

Fact Sheets on Treatment for Specific Populations:

• PTSD Among Ethnic Minority Veterans
  Discusses what research has shown regarding the role of race and ethnicity as important variables for understanding PTSD, the impact of race-related stressors, and what professionals should keep in mind regarding ethnic differences.
  
• The Effects of Disaster on People with Severe Mental Illness
  People with severe mental illness (SMI) are more likely than others to experience trauma. What are the effects of disaster on this population, are they more likely to develop PTSD and how can we meet the needs of this...
  
• PTSD in Men and Women: Research on the HPA Axis
  In 2002, Janet Bailey interviewed Dr.Ann Rasmusson who is researching the HPA axis and how it responds under stress. Her work has also uncovered some intriguing possible differences between men and women and may point the way to more effective treatments...
  
• Traumatic Stress and Peacekeeper
  Information about the traumatic situations peacekeepers face, the prevalence of PTSD, and risk and resiliency factors.
  
• PTSD in Refugees
  Discusses the traumatic events that refugees face, the difficulties of measuring PTSD in refugees, and the distinct challenges associated with assessing and treating refugees.
  
• Treatment of Medical Casualty Evacuees
  From the Iraq War Clinician Guide. Discusses how men and women evacuated from the war zone due to physical injury are at higher-risk than other soldiers for development of PTSD and other trauma-related problems. Offers advice on comprehensive care.
  
• Military Sexual Trauma: Issues in Caring for Veterans
  From the Iraq War Clinician Guide. Discusses the meaning of military sexual trauma (MST) and when and how much it occurs. MST happens to women and men. This page describes some of the psychological effects MST has on military members. Additional...
  
• PTSD and Relationships
  Describes how trauma impacts relationships, outlining how PTSD symptoms interfere with intimacy, communication, and problem-solving. Explains aspects of relationships that are beneficial to those with PTSD and offers ways to maintain positive...
  
• Research on Women, Trauma and PTSD
  A review of research on women's experiences of trauma and PTSD, with a focus on differences between women and men.