Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Community Based Intervention01:30

Community Based Intervention

122
Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
122
Self-Help Support Groups01:28

Self-Help Support Groups

94
Self-help support groups are voluntary, community-based organizations that provide a platform for individuals with shared concerns to exchange support, insights, and practical strategies for coping with life challenges. Typically led by group members or paraprofessionals, these groups form a cornerstone of mental health care, especially in reaching populations that are underserved by traditional healthcare systems.
Accessibility and Cost-Effectiveness
One of the primary strengths of self-help...
94
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder01:27

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

166
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that arises following exposure to traumatic events such as natural disasters, forced displacement, or severe accidents. It significantly impairs individuals' ability to cope with daily activities and disrupts their emotional and psychological equilibrium.
Symptoms and Behavioral Manifestations
A spectrum of distressing symptoms characterizes PTSD. Recurrent flashbacks, where individuals involuntarily relive traumatic events,...
166
Traumatic Memory01:20

Traumatic Memory

308
Emotionally traumatic events often lead to memories that are exceptionally vivid and enduring, sometimes persisting with remarkable clarity throughout an individual's life. A classic example of this phenomenon is a person who survives a car accident. Even years later, they may recall every detail of the event with startling accuracy — the screeching of the tires, the jarring impact, and the acrid smell of burning rubber. Such vividness contrasts sharply with how an individual...
308
Humanistic Therapy01:24

Humanistic Therapy

148
Humanistic therapies emphasize personal growth, self-understanding, and the fulfillment of human potential. Rooted in the belief that individuals inherently strive toward self-actualization, these approaches encourage clients to explore their feelings and experiences in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Humanistic therapies differ from psychodynamic approaches by focusing on conscious experiences, present circumstances, and the potential for self-improvement rather than past conflicts...
148
Ethnic Identity within a Larger Culture01:27

Ethnic Identity within a Larger Culture

118
Adolescents from ethnic minority backgrounds face a multifaceted journey in forming their identities, shaped by the intersections of cultural expectations and personal exploration. For these adolescents, identity formation involves not only typical developmental challenges but also navigating the perceptions and attitudes of the majority culture. As they grow, adolescents in ethnic minority groups often become increasingly aware of stereotypes, social biases, and discrimination, all of which...
118

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Shared and specific associations of amygdala nuclei volumes with PTSD symptom domains and childhood trauma: An ENIGMA-PGC PTSD mega-analysis.

Molecular psychiatry·2026
Same author

An emerging knowledge exchange framework: Leadership insight into a key capacity-building impact in a large urban, trauma-informed initiative supporting resiliency and promoting equity.

BMC public health·2025
Same author

Community Impact of Capacity-Building to Develop Trauma Resilient Communities.

Administration and policy in mental health·2025
Same author

Dulce Digital-Me: results of a randomized comparative trial of static versus adaptive digital interventions for Latine adults with diabetes.

Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine·2024
Same author

Strengthening community capacity to address trauma through a Community Ambassador Network.

Families, systems & health : the journal of collaborative family healthcare·2024
Same author

Sexual Abuse, Commercial Sexual Exploitation, and Cumulative Adversity Among Sexually Diverse and Non-Sexually Diverse Girls in the Juvenile Justice System.

Journal of child sexual abuse·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 20, 2025

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

23.9K

Developing trauma resilient communities through community capacity-building.

Todd P Gilmer1, Kimberly Center2, Danielle Casteel2

  • 1Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA. tgilmer@health.ucsd.edu.

BMC Public Health
|September 16, 2021
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Community partnerships effectively built capacity to address trauma, enhancing stress tolerance and community connection despite COVID-19. These trauma-informed strategies improved help-seeking and social support networks.

More Related Videos

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
14:43

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

12.2K
Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community
08:53

Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community

Published on: May 31, 2019

5.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2025

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

23.9K
A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
14:43

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

12.2K
Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community
08:53

Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community

Published on: May 31, 2019

5.3K

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Mental Health Services
  • Community Psychology

Background:

  • Trauma significantly impacts public health outcomes, posing challenges for mental health systems.
  • Limited capacity exists within communities to address widespread trauma experiences.
  • Los Angeles County funded community partnerships to build trauma-informed capacity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe community capacity-building efforts by nine partnerships.
  • To examine community impact, including resource linkages and stress tolerance.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of trauma-informed interventions in a public mental health context.

Main Methods:

  • Community capacity-building involved trauma-informed education, training, outreach, and resource linkage.
  • Trauma-informed training was measured using the Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit.
  • Stress tolerance was assessed using validated scales (Conner-Davidson Resilience Scale, Coping Orientation to Problems, Inclusion of Community in Self Scale).

Main Results:

  • Extensive trauma-informed training was provided, with 66% of members reporting opportunities in 13+ practices.
  • Over 7800 capacity-building events reached more than 250,000 attendees, facilitating nearly 14,000 resource linkages.
  • Despite COVID-19, linkage success remained consistent, with a notable shift towards food distribution; stress tolerance measures showed improvements in coping and community connectedness.

Conclusions:

  • Community partnerships effectively implemented capacity-building strategies for trauma.
  • Despite the pandemic, community members showed resilience, with gains in help-seeking and community connection.
  • Future qualitative research will explore the impact and sustainability of these community-based trauma interventions.