Understanding combat related post traumatic stress disorder /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
Walter F. McDermott
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
viii, 201 pages ;
Dimensions
23 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-198) and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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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
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"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
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Combat-- Psychological aspects
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder-- Patients-- United States, Biography