FACTSHEET:
PTSD and Physical Health
Exposure to traumatic events such as military combat, physical and sexual abuse, and natural disaster, can be related to poor physical health. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is also related to health problems. This fact sheet provides information on the relationships between trauma, PTSD, and physical health; specific health problems associated with PTSD; health-risk behaviors and PTSD; mechanisms that help explain how PTSD and physical health could be related; and a clinical agenda to address PTSD and health.
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Resource Guide: Staten Island University Hospital RAP (Risk Assessment Program) : Bay Street Health Center TeenAddress:Bay Street Health Center57 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY
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Fees for services:Sliding fee scale, Medicaid. Reproductive health care can be provided free and confidentially.Medical Services
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Counseling:Mental Health Screening and Services Other Services:
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Special ConsiderationsReproductive health care (for males and females) including Gyn exams, pregnancy tests, STI and HIV tests, emergency contraception and birth control can be provided free and confidentially. Parental consent is required for medical services (physicals, sick visits) for patients under age 18. Map
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