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Bringing Internet-based education and intervention into mental health practice: afterdeployment.org
Josef I Ruzek1, Julia Hoffman, Robert Ciulla
1National Center for PTSD, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Menlo Park, CA, USA.
European Journal of Psychotraumatology
|August 16, 2012
Summary
Internet interventions can help military personnel manage mental health issues like PTSD. The Afterdeployment.org website offers resources for self-management and can supplement or lead treatment.
Area of Science:
- Digital health interventions
- Military mental health
- Web-based therapeutic tools
Background:
- Internet-facilitated interventions offer advantages for reaching military personnel exposed to trauma.
- Web-based interventions are effective for various mental health conditions.
- The internet is a primary source for health information.
Purpose of the Study:
- Educate clinicians on integrating internet interventions into routine care.
- Improve client understanding of mental health issues.
- Enhance self-management skills for mental health problems.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Afterdeployment.org (AD) website for U.S. military personnel and families.
- Addressed 18 key domains including PTSD, sleep, anger, substance use, and military sexual trauma.
- Provided client/family education, interactive content, and self-assessment tools.
Main Results:
- AD can be used as an adjunct to PTSD treatment.
- AD can supplement existing treatments for post-deployment issues.
- AD can serve as the primary treatment focus for clients.
Conclusions:
- AD is a valuable tool for extending mental health provider reach.
- AD can improve efficiency and quality of care.
- Mental health providers should explore such digital tools for future service delivery.
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