Training Interprofessional Staff in Whole Health Clinical Care at the Veterans Health Administration.

Introduction: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) initiated a system-wide redesign in 2011 toward a patient-centered approach called the Whole Health System (WHS) of care. Education of VHA clinical staff in WHS-informed care, Whole Health Clinical Care (WHCC), is one critical element of this redesign effort. At a minimum, WHCC education should address core competencies for clinicians and be considered satisfactory for learners.

Prevalence of Sexual Trauma History Using Behaviorally Specific Methods of Assessment in First Year College Students.

There are several challenges associated with evaluating the prevalence of sexual trauma, including child sexual abuse and adult sexual assault. The aim of this study was to assess sexual trauma prevalence rates among first year college students (N = 954) using behaviorally specific questions and a more representative recruitment sample that did not rely on self-selection. Participants completed a list of sexual trauma questions, including general questions containing labels such as "rape" or "abuse" as well as behaviorally specific questions that describe specific behaviors that qualify as sexual trauma without labels.

Does a disconnect occur between research and practice for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) diagnostic procedures?

Diagnostic assessment recommendations for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) include the use of daily symptom monitoring for two consecutive menstrual cycles; however, it is unclear whether medical providers use this established procedure in practice. This study explored typical diagnostic procedures for PMDD among a sample of physicians (N = 87) who were recruited by mail and completed questions about current practices. Results indicated that only 11.

Premenstrual disorders and rumination.

Objectives: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) involve emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms; however, there is little understanding of psychological factors that contribute to these disorders. It was hypothesized that rumination, a form of depressive self-focused attention, is related to premenstrual distress.

Method: Study 1 involved women (N = 735) meeting criteria for No/Mild PMS, Moderate/Severe PMS, and PMDD using retrospective self-report.