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ERHMS post-deployment guidelines focus on out-processing assessment, determination of need for health tracking and after action reporting. The guidelines recommend conducting exit interviews or surveys to capture and analyze exposures in order to determine the need for long-term monitoring of emergency responder health, or to identify subsets ...
[a]n assessment of whether there is a need for changes to regulations and standards for drawing blood samples for effective tracking and health surveillance of the medical conditions of personnel before deployment, upon the end of a deployment, and for a followup period of appropriate length.
The $1.5 million study, which is managed under the Military Operational Medicine Research Program, focuses on Combat Stress Disorder, Posttraumatic stress disorder, and other post-deployment transitional challenges. [1] The study also focuses on developing resources and solutions for such veterans. [2] [1] [3]
Military Preventive Medicine: Mobilization and Deployment, Vol 2 (2005) - Offers comprehensive research on a range of topics related to preventive medicine, including the exploration of epidemiology in the field, various infectious diseases, preventive medicine efforts following disasters and the effects of post-deployment on soldiers: 735 p.; ill.
The first Battlemind product was a mental health post-deployment briefing. It quickly became a training system supporting soldiers and families across the seven phases of the deployment cycle. [5] The Battlemind system now includes separate pre-deployment training modules for soldiers, unit leaders, health care providers and spouses.
For help with moral injury or other mental health issues. The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury’s 24/7 live chat outreach center (also at 866-966-1020 or email resources@dcoeoutreach.org). The Pentagon website Military OneSource for short-term, non-medical counseling.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may develop following exposure to an extremely threatening or horrific event.It is characterized by several of the following signs or symptoms: unwanted re-experiencing of the traumatic event—such as vivid, intense, and emotion-laden intrusive memories—dissociative flashback episodes, or nightmares; active avoidance of thoughts, memories, or reminders ...
Training is offered in the following areas: the deployment experience, trauma, mental health care of the seriously wounded, and the impact of deployment on families. [5] [6] The Center provides workshops on treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), insomnia, chronic pain, depression, suicide, and substance abuse.