Understanding combat related post traumatic stress disorder

Understanding combat related post traumatic stress disorder

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"This book is about the invisible wound of war, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In a semi-memoir format, it explains the historical development of PTSD, its myriad symptoms and the scientifically verified psychological and medical treatments for the disorder. It also investigates the exciting n...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McDermott, Walter F., 1946-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2012.
Subjects:
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Post-traumatic stress disorder > Treatment.
Soldiers > Mental health > United States.
Veterans > Mental health > United States.
Combat > Psychological aspects.
Psychology, Military.
Soldiers > United States > Biography.
Veterans > United States > Biography.
Post-traumatic stress disorder > Patients > United States > Biography.
Electronic books.
Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Table of Contents:
  • History of Combat Disorders
  • Symptoms and Diagnosis of PTSD
  • Post Trauma PTSD Rates
  • Family Difficulties
  • The Veteran's Spouse
  • Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Psychotherapy
  • Shattered Assumptions
  • Fear and Anxiety
  • Psychological Treatments of Fear
  • Memory Difficulties
  • Nightmares and Flashbacks
  • Social Avoidance
  • Guilt
  • Anger and Violence
  • Depression and Suicidal Thoughts
  • Low Self-Esteem
  • Substance Abuse
  • Medications
  • Experimental Treatments
  • Chronic Pain and PTSD-- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD
  • Special Combat Veteran Populations.

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