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Joint Health Command |
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ADF Mental Health Reform Program Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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ADF Critical Incident Mental Health Support (CIMHS) | ADF Suicide Prevention Plan (SPP)
| Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Program (AToDP) | ADF Mental Health Research & Surveillance | Integration and Enhancement of ADF Mental Health Services | Enhanced Resilience and Well Being in the ADF Mental Health Support to Australian Defence Force Members whilst on Exercise, Operational Deployments and in Garrison SupportThe Australian Defence Force (ADF) recognises the need for Defence’s health professionals/providers (psychology, medical, chaplains, social workers and nurses) to have the necessary skills to provide care for its members no matter where they are. Mental Health in conjunction with the Australian Centre for Post-traumatic Mental Health (ACPMH) has developed training for health professionals/providers to provide continual care of mental health. Acute Mental Health On Operations (AMHOO)The AMHOO course provides a theoretical background in the recognition, assessment, immediate treatment and management of individuals who present with acute symptoms in a deployment context. Through scenario based training, participants will develop an understanding of depression, anxiety, psychosis, conversion symptoms, operational stress and aggressive presentations. There will be a focus on stabilisation for the purposes of quick recuperation or evacuation, as well as the most expedient and effective interventions, including pharmacological. Deployment specific factors in determining management strategies will be highlighted. Traumatic Stress Syndromes (TSS)The TSS course is made up of two modules that are taught over 10 days. Module one is three days and Module two is seven days. Participants must complete Module one to be able to attend Module two. Module one will target ADF Mental Health Providers and Professionals that have a first line intervention role in the Defence health system. It will include an introduction to traumatic stress, screening and assessment principles, early interventions following a traumatic event and pharmacological interventions. Module two will target mental health professionals who are expected to deliver treatment. It will include an introduction to case formulation, trauma-focused psychological treatment and management of co-morbid disorders.
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