First, it is essential to understand the degree to which trauma has permeated our culture.
Consider the following statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):
Experts estimate that about 60% of men and 50% of women will experience at least one traumatic event in their lives.
The lifetime prevalence for sexual violence is about 50% for women and 20% for men.
About 25% of women and 14% of men will endure severe physical violence by an intimate partner at least once in their lives.
About 19% of men and 15% of women will survive at least one natural disaster.
Among certain populations, especially those who may need treatment for mental and/or behavioral health issues, the prevalence of trauma is much more common. The National Association of State
Mental Health Program Directors has reported the following:
Of course, trauma is hardly limited to individuals who live in the United States. Data collected by the World Health Consortium, which included information on 68,000 adults from 24 countries, revealed that more than 70% of individuals who were studied had experienced at least one type of trauma.
In addition to appreciating the likelihood that your client or patient has experienced trauma, it is also important to understand their risk for suffering long-term negative effects. Most people who experience trauma will not struggle with ongoing impairment as a result. However, for some trauma survivors, the experience can have a catastrophic ongoing impact on their health and well-being.
The CDC reports that the following factors can significantly influence a person’s risk for trauma-related problems:
Finally, identifying the role that trauma may be playing is a matter of effective universal screening. SAMHSA recommends the following:
Treating patients whose behavioral healthcare needs are influenced by a history of trauma can be a complex endeavor. SAMHSA advises a trauma-informed treatment environment should accomplish the following objectives:
Depending upon the nature of your practice and the scope of your services, you may determine that a referral is in the best interest of your patient. Once you have made such a decision, the Treatment Placement Specialists (TPS) team can help.
When you contact TPS, we will make sure to ask all the necessary questions to we gain a thorough understanding of your patient’s needs and preferences. Our team will then conduct all necessary research, and will provide you with carefully vetted placement options for your patient.
Treatment Placement Specialists is an Initiative of Acadia Health. (833) 483-6933 or visit http://www.treatmentplacementspecialists.com
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