Understanding combat related post traumatic stress disorder
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 au...
| Main Author: | McDermott, Walter F., 1946- |
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| Other Authors: | ebrary, Inc. |
| Format: | Electronic |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co.,
[2012]
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| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (viii, 201 pages). |
| Series: |
ebrary e-book collection.
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| Summary: |
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 sy. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. 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. 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 sy. Access restricted to subscribing institutions. Individual titles purchased upon selection by the 7th affiliated user. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. Available via World Wide Web. System requirements (computers): Browser software; optional ebrary proprietary readers require a Java plug-in (both available on the ebrary site for download at no charge). System requirements (mobile devices): May download to <Kindle, Kobo, Nook and Sony Reader>; free app available on the App Store in <English and Spanish> for <iPad, iPod and iPhone>. Text may be read online, with selection copying and a limited quantity of page prints allowed. Users at some libraries must establish an individual no-charge ebrary account, and log in to download the full text or use extended online features. For security, do not use a confidential or important ID and password to log in; create a different username and password. Optional login available using a Facebook username and password. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (viii, 201 pages). |
| Format: |
System requirements (computers): Browser software; optional ebrary proprietary readers require a Java plug-in (both available on the ebrary site for download at no charge). System requirements (mobile devices): May download to <Kindle, Kobo, Nook and Sony Reader>; free app available on the App Store in <English and Spanish> for <iPad, iPod and iPhone>. Text may be read online, with selection copying and a limited quantity of page prints allowed. Users at some libraries must establish an individual no-charge ebrary account, and log in to download the full text or use extended online features. For security, do not use a confidential or important ID and password to log in; create a different username and password. Optional login available using a Facebook username and password. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780786490967 0786490969 |
| Access: |
Access restricted to subscribing institutions. Individual titles purchased upon selection by the 7th affiliated user. |