Invisible wounds of war
Subtitle: psychological and cognitive injuries, their consequences, and services to assist recovery
By: Terri Tanielian, Lisa H. Jaycox.
Contributors: Jaycox, Lisa.; Rand Corporation.
Publisher: RAND
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Santa Monica, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 453
ISBN-13: 9780833044549
Subjects: Post-traumatic stress disorder -- United States; Brain -- Wounds and injuries -- United States; Depression -- United States; Veterans -- Mental health -- United States; Iraq war, 2003- -- Psychological aspects; Afghan war, 2001- -- Psychological aspects; War on terrorism, 2001- -- Psychological aspects; War -- Psychological aspects; Combat Disorders; Brain Injuries; Depressive Disorder; Iraq War, 2003 -; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Veterans -- psychology
Description: A comprehensive study of the post-deployment health-related needs associated with post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, and traumatic brain injury among servicemembers returning from Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, the health care system in place to meet those needs, gaps in the care system, and the costs associated with these conditions and with providing quality health care to all those in need.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.