Is your community dealing with the stress of environmental contamination? Tip sheet for clinicians

Is your community dealing with the stress of environmental contamination? Tip sheet for clinicians

Description:

Intended for physicians and clinicians, this tip sheet describes how environmental contamination can be a source of stress for community members and offers tips and resources for how to incorporate this stress into holistic care of the patient, including referrals that can be made.

Target Situation:

A clinician or primary care provider who wants to understand and address the stress that patients living in a contaminated area may experience.

Additional Reading:

The tip sheet offers guidance for using ATSDR’s fact sheet “Are you worried about the water, soil, or air in your community?” with community members.