A study of the gaps existing in research and clinical care with specific focus on Covid-19 and traumatic stress

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This article looks at the importance of equipping nonmental health services to support patients with symptoms of trauma, as well as ensuring that COVID-19 specific research is conducted

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article highlights the gaps in research and clinical care which may limit the efficacy of those in the field of traumatic stress.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. In times of uncertainty science is one of the only ways to achieve clarity
2. Nonmental health-care workers need to be equipped with basic skills (such as low intensity CBT) to provide care for the largest number of people possible
3. By training individuals outside of the mental health field, we have a unique opportunity to increase our reach, normalize and reduce stigma, and increase agency and empowerment so that communities can be less reliant on “experts.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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