Battle fatigue
Subtitle: understanding PTSD and finding a cure
By: Paul D. Walker
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 159
ISBN-13: 9780595519019; 9780595529964
Subjects: Post-traumatic stress disorder; Popular works; Veterans; Mental health; War neuroses
Description: "Walker chronicles some of his own military experiences and delves into the complexities of battle fatigue and traumatic brain injury, conditions that have been around since humans first engaged in mortal combat. Examining the last three major wars involving American participation, with particular attention to conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, Walker clearly illustrates examples and causes of battle fatigue via personal interviews with veterans and healthcare professionals and provides insights into the latest treatments and cures available."--Amazon.com.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-159).