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This course is available for physician, dentist, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner continuing education. A general attendance certificate is also available.
This article is featured in the Spring 2021 publication of CMDA Today.
Review Date: December 23, 2020
Original Release Date: March 1, 2021
Termination Date: February 29, 2024
Human Trafficking affects numerous children and teens throughout the
world. One of the significant health consequences of this are mental health
problems. Of note are high rates of anxiety, depression, and Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD) identified in multiple studies of trafficked children.
Full medical care of these individuals therefore will entail screening for the
symptoms of mental health disorders. Treatment should involve therapy as much
is available in the areas where they are recovering and learning to return to
normal life. Medications can be considered for these mental health diagnoses as
well with care taken in prescribing for children and teenagers. This article
gives a framework for primary care professionals to establish mental healthcare
as part of their management of children and adolescents who have been through
human trafficking.
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