Trauma-Informed Integrated Care for Children and Families in Healthcare Settings

• 2018

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This policy brief (updated March 2021) highlights the prevalence and impacts of childhood trauma in the US, emphasizing the link between traumatic events and long-term medical and mental health issues. It discusses the importance of addressing social determinants of health and the need for early identification and support for children exposed to trauma. Integrating trauma-informed care into medical settings is deemed crucial for promoting recovery and resilience in affected children and families. The document also addresses funding sources, barriers, and recommendations for trauma-informed integrated healthcare, emphasizing financial support, organizational/systemic changes, research, and education/training for healthcare professionals.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Mental Health Services; Policy Making; Delivery of Health Care, Integrated; Resilience, Psychological; Psychological Trauma; Social Determinants of Health; Adverse Childhood Experiences

Institutions: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

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