New Hampshire has been at the forefront of the PTSD issue - through the work of the NH Legislative Commission on PTSD and TBI, as well as many other organizations/ initiatives taking place throughout our State. Please see attached Commission on PTSD and TBI Report - released in January of this year. Through a partnership with the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), this Report has been shared with states across the Country. The NH House and Senate recently passed SB 298 - which establishes a permanent Commission on PTSD and TBI in our State. Please see following link to this legislation: gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2014/SB0298.pdf . This permanent Commission will be addressing three priority areas: Stigma Reduction, Military Education and Integration of Care between military and civilian provider agencies. Although much has been accomplished, our work is only beginning. ______________________________________ There are many barriers that keep people with PTSD from seeking the help they need. Knowledge and awareness, however, are key to overcoming these barriers. For those living with PTSD, knowing there are treatments that work, for example, can lead them to seek needed care. Greater public awareness of PTSD can help reduce the stigma of this mental health problem and overcome negative stereotypes that may keep many people from pursuing treatment. Dr. Matthew Friedman, Former Executive Director of the National Center for PSTD
Posted on: Sun, 29 Jun 2014 02:03:59 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015