[The "Écoute Défense" helpline, a new care tool within the military health service]

Soins Psychiatr. 2015 Mar-Apr:(297):19-22.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The "Écoute Défense" helpline was launched on 23rd January 2013. This freephone number, available 24/7, is aimed at soldiers, former soldiers and their families. The main objective of the service is to listen, provide information and guide those suffering from psychological traumas which have arisen during service. Carried out by clinical psychologists from the military health service, the mission raises discussion around the challenges of this new channel for accessing care for soldiers.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Afghan Campaign 2001-*
  • Caregivers / psychology
  • Combat Disorders / nursing*
  • Combat Disorders / psychology
  • Combat Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • France
  • Hotlines*
  • Humans
  • Military Personnel / psychology*
  • Military Psychiatry
  • Patient Care Team
  • Psychology, Clinical
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / nursing*
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / psychology
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / rehabilitation*
  • Suicide / psychology
  • Suicide Prevention