Combat stress reaction Present-day treatment and diagnosis
Brevity is the initial rest period. Many soldiers return to duty after this brief rest. More seriously affected patients are referred to the next level. Immediacy is essential for treatment. Intervention should occur as soon as symptoms appear. Contact with the service-member's unit can help the soldier feel like a war fighter rather than a patient. Expectancy, the soldier should be told his reaction to stress is normal and is he is expected back with his unit. Service-members should be moved to a facility close to their unit but away from medical or surgical patients unless no other option is possible. Simplicity, keep it simple and use straightforward methods to improve physical well-being and self confidence.