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Stigma and barriers to care : caring for those exposed to war, disaster and terrorism /

This Forum on Health and National Security, directed to addressing stigma and barriers to care, brought together a diverse group of leaders in order to expand horizons on these issues of important national need in times of war, disaster and terrorism. The individuals represented national leaders, ed...

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Corporate Authors: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Department of Psychiatry, Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health & Traumatic Brain Injury (U.S.)
Other Authors: Ursano, Robert J., 1947-, Fullerton, Carol S., Brown, Mark C.
Format: Government Document Book
Language:English
Published: Bethesda, MD : Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress : Dept. of Psychiatry, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Defense Centers of Excellence, 2011.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Health services accessibility > United States > Congresses.
Stigma (Social psychology) > United States > Congresses.
Medical care > United States > Congresses.
Mental health services > United States > Congresses.
Health Services Accessibility > United States > Congresses.
Social Stigma > United States > Congresses.
Mental Health Services > United States > Congresses.
Electronic books.
Online Access:https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo32782
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Mental health, stigma and barriers to care
  • Stigma and barriers to care in military & veteran populations
  • Stigma and barriers to care in disaster
  • Stigma and barriers to care in terrorism & public health emergencies
  • Conceptualizing stigma and barriers to care
  • Mitigating stigma and barriers to care
  • Optimizing access to care
  • Day 1 discussion
  • Conference recommendations.