Understanding combat related post traumatic stress disorder

"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 new re...

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1. Verfasser: McDermott, Walter F., 1946-
Körperschaft: ebrary, Inc
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2012.
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Inhaltsangabe:
  • 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.