4-17-08
Dr. Carolyn Baum Testifies About PTSD and Veterans
Dr. Carolyn Baum, a former AOTA president, presented testimony on posttraumatic stress disorder to the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health on April 1, 2008. Her testimony, "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment and Research: Moving Toward Recovery, explained the unique contributions of occupational therapy for the treatment of PTSD and other mental health issues.
“Occupational therapy brings a third dimension to the system of care for PTSD. Medication and counseling, supported by occupational therapy and performance, is the approach that we recommend the VA adopt,” she said.
Dr. Baum also promoted the role of occupational therapy broadly with the Veteran’s Administration (VA).
Read the complete testimony on the House committee's Web site.