Understanding combat related post traumatic stress disorder
By: Walter F. McDermott
Publisher: McFarland & Co., Publishers; McFarland
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 201
ISBN-13: 9780786469468
Subjects: Mental health; Combat; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Patients; Treatment; Psychological aspects; Soldiers; Military Psychology; Veterans; Biography
Description: "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 research into its neurobiological foundations"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: History of Combat Disorders; title: Symptoms and Diagnosis of PTSD; title: Post Trauma PTSD Rates; title: Family Difficulties; title: The Veteran's Spouse; title: Psychotherapy; title: Cognitive Psychotherapy; title: Shattered Assumptions; title: Fear and Anxiety; title: Psychological Treatments of Fear; title: Memory Difficulties; title: Nightmares and Flashbacks; title: Social Avoidance; title: Guilt; title: Anger and Violence; title: Depression and Suicidal Thoughts; title: Low Self-Esteem; title: Substance Abuse; title: Medications; title: Experimental Treatments; title: PTSD and Chronic Pain; title: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD; title: Special Combat Veteran Populations.