Veterans, family members and clinicians share their experiences with PTSD and PTSD treatment in moving film clips. Learn what you can do to help yourself or a loved one, from the stories of people who have been there. Hear from Veterans spanning over 6 decades of conflict. Hear family members share their perspectives. Hear clinicians take the mystery out of PTSD and PTSD treatment. Learn what you options are out there for you. WATCH and Learn About PTSD and Treatment Interviews: Veteran, family and clinician interview clips organized by topic. Choose someone you like. Hear their story. Learn about PTSD and PTSD treatment first hand. Our Stories: short films about a Veterans experience with PTSD and ways their life has improved with treatment. Featured Therapies: Learn how Veterans describe their treatment experience at the VA. Share videos: Use on social media or email them to people you love.
Type of Material:
Social Networking Tool
Includes videos, stories, information
Recommended Uses:
Could show in class
Self-paced learning
Projects
Homework
Lecture
Technical Requirements:
Internet Access
Chrome web browser used to access
Safari web browser used to access site.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After active engagement, the learner will
Describe PTSD
Explain how PTDS impacts the lives of individuals with PTSD and their family members.
Describe the stories of those impacted by PTSD.
Describe three types of treatments for PTSD.
Target Student Population:
High School (Social science courses)
Health sciences courses (Upper and Lower Division)
Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
None required
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The website is organized in three main sub-topics of PTSD.
The content is appropriate.
The content format is appropriate.
The concepts are valid.
Having vignettes divided by whom is speaking makes access to desired information easy to discern.
Short videos promote viewer attention.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The potential for learning from a holistic perspective is noted.
Overarching characteristics of PTSD are included.
Content can be used both in academic and professional settings.
Content appropriate for multiple grade levels and topics.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The material is engaging.
The software is easy to navigate and logical.
The software is robust and in working order.
The material includes helpful labels to inform user.
Creative Commons:
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