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Author McDermott, Walter F., 1946-

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

Publication Info. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2012]
©2012

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  616.8521 M134U    Check Shelf
Description viii, 201 pages ; 23 cm
Summary "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.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-198) and index.
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.
Subject Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Treatment.
Soldiers -- Mental health -- United States.
Veterans -- Mental health -- United States.
Combat -- Psychological aspects.
Psychology, Military.
Soldiers -- United States -- Biography.
Veterans -- United States -- Biography.
Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Patients -- United States -- Biography.
ISBN 9780786469468 softcover alkaline paper
0786469463 softcover alkaline paper
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