Name
#174 Post-traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD), Health Equity, and Ethics: An Important Intersection
Speakers
Content Presented on Behalf of
VHA/VA
Services/Agencies represented
Veterans Health Administration/Veterans Affairs (VHA/VA)
Session Type
Posters
Room#/Location
Prince Georges Exhibit Hall A/B
Focus Areas/Topics
Behavioral and Mental Health, Clinical Care, Medical Technology, Policy/Management/Administrative, Trending/Hot Topics or Other not listed
Learning Outcomes
- Attendees will explore how addressing PTSD can contribute to improving mental health outcomes worldwide.
- Attendees will examine the algorithmic approach to PTSD treatment, considering both efficacy and ethical implications.
- Attendees will receive a blueprint for implementing equitable and ethical PTSD care as part of nationwide mental health protocols.
- Attendees will learn how to leverage advancements in PTSD treatment while considering health equity and ethical implications, especially for populations with limited access to mental health resources.
- Attendees will understand the limitations of current PTSD care systems and the challenges in improving global mental health equity while maintaining ethical standards.
- Attendees will examine the algorithmic approach to PTSD treatment, considering both efficacy and ethical implications.
- Attendees will receive a blueprint for implementing equitable and ethical PTSD care as part of nationwide mental health protocols.
- Attendees will learn how to leverage advancements in PTSD treatment while considering health equity and ethical implications, especially for populations with limited access to mental health resources.
- Attendees will understand the limitations of current PTSD care systems and the challenges in improving global mental health equity while maintaining ethical standards.
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Description
This session focuses on the intersection of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), health equity, and ethics in the global context of mental health care. PTSD is a mental health condition that can affect individuals who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events. Health equity refers to the principle that everyone should have a fair opportunity to attain their full health potential. Ethics in mental health care encompasses the moral principles guiding practice and research.
The prevalence of PTSD varies globally, with recent studies indicating that approximately 6% of the world's population will experience PTSD at some point in their lives (World Health Organization, 2023). It is significantly higher among the veterans (Lifetime risk-23%).
Health equity in PTSD care is a significant challenge, with disparities in access to mental health services observed across different populations. Ethical considerations in PTSD treatment and research add another layer of complexity to this issue.
The key components of this global perspective include:
- Understanding PTSD: symptoms, causes, and global prevalence
- Analyzing health equity in PTSD care across different populations
- Exploring ethical issues in PTSD treatment and research
- Examining the social determinants of mental health about PTSD
Various organizations worldwide offer guidelines and research on these topics. The National Center for PTSD in the United States provides comprehensive resources on PTSD treatment and research. The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes the importance of mental health in achieving overall health equity. The American Psychological Association (APA) offers ethical guidelines for psychologists working with PTSD patients.
Addressing PTSD while considering health equity and ethics is crucial for developing effective, accessible, and ethically sound mental health care systems globally. This approach necessitates advancements in treatment methods, equitable distribution of mental health resources, and careful consideration of ethical implications in research and practice. It represents a significant healthcare domain that requires developing and implementing standardized guidelines as a global reference for all mental healthcare systems.