Service members operating under extreme conditions may experience an acute stress reaction, essentially being unable to function because of overwhelming mental stress. While not a diagnosable disorder, acute stress reaction can present a threat to individuals and their units. This 90-min webinar will review the latest research on the prevalence and duration of acute stress reactions, how they differ from acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, and how unit members can intervene. Specifically, this webinar will review iCOVER, a rapid peer-based technique for addressing acute stress reaction adapted for the US by a team at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). We will also review studies by WRAIR and by international counterparts that provide evidence regarding the acceptability of iCOVER training, changes in service member attitudes before and after training, and how iCOVER is being utilized in frontline contexts. Other leader and peer-based interventions for supporting functioning in high-stress environments will be described.
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To learn more about the presentation, check out the Bottom Line, Up Front (B.L.U.F.) video below!
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will be able to:
- Distinguish between acute stress reaction, acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder.
- Explain the six steps in the iCOVER intervention.