Understanding combat related post traumatic stress disorder / Walter F. McDermott.

  • McDermott, Walter F., 1946-
Date:
[2012], ©2012
  • Books

About this work

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.

Publication/Creation

Jefferson, N.C. ; London, Eng. : McFarland & Co., [2012], ©2012.

Physical description

viii, 201 pages ; 23 cm

Contributors

Contents

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.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-198) and index.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    PUP /McD
    		Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 9780786469468
  • 0786469463