Stress, Trauma and Resilience (STAR) Program
The OSU Stress, Trauma and Resilience (STAR) Program is an innovative and exciting initiative of The Ohio State University Medical Center and the Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry that advances the mission of personalized health care.
It is estimated that nearly 90 percent of Americans are exposed to a traumatic event sometime in their lives. This includes abuse or violence, a disaster, a medical condition, or a sudden and profound loss. The STAR Program recognizes the importance of addressing experiences of trauma both prior to and as a result of injury or illness, utilizing evidence-based trauma-informed practices and approaches to care. The STAR Program is committed to improving education, treatment, and research around these critical needs.
Mission
To improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from psychological trauma through innovations in research, education, and patient care.
Vision
The vision of the OSU Stress, Trauma and Resilience (STAR) Program is to be a premier, comprehensive academic trauma program that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to create, disseminate and apply new knowledge to address the needs of those suffering the effects of trauma. Specifically the STAR Program will:
• Serve as a resource for psychological trauma education and training for students, faculty, and professionals from The Ohio State University and the central Ohio region.
• Conduct interdisciplinary research on the causes, biological and behavioral markers, prevention and treatment approaches of psychological trauma.
• Provide trauma-informed personalized health care.
To support the OSU STAR Program, please contact:
Holly S. Kastan, MSW, LSW
Director, Planning, Development, and Outreach
The OSU STAR Program
614-293-5191
Holly.Kastan@osumc.edu
