Understanding Combat Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

Av Walter F. McDermott, Walter F. Mcdermott

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This introduction to the invisible wound of war, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, explains the historical development of PTSD, its myriad symptoms and the most effective psychological and medical treatments. Combining the basic tenets of cognitive psychotherapy and his own military experience, the author explores such topics as PTSD's effects on families and spouses, fear and anxiety, memory difficulties, feelings of guilt or anger, depression and suicidal thoughts, and others.Because it is a hidden, psychological wound, veterans afflicted with PTSD may find it difficult to understand their symptoms. Veterans and their families can better understand PTSD by reading this book.

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Utgivningsdatum2012-04-09
Mått152 x 229 x 11 mm
Vikt295 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor210
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786469468

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Table of ContentsPreface 1. Introduction 2. History of Combat Disorders 3. Symptoms and Diagnosis of PTSD 4. Post Trauma PTSD Rates 5. Family Difficulties 6. The Veteran’s Spouse 7. Psychotherapy 8. Cognitive Psychotherapy 9. Shattered Assumptions 10. Fear and Anxiety 11. Psychological Treatments of Fear 12. Memory Difficulties 13. Nightmares and Flashbacks 14. Social Avoidance 15. Guilt 16. Anger and Violence 17. Depression and Suicidal Thoughts 18. Low Self-Esteem 19. Substance Abuse 20. Medications 21. Experimental Treatments 22. Chronic Pain and PTSD 23. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD 24. Special Combat Veteran Populations Resources for the Combat Veteran Notes Bibliography Index