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Treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder in military and veteran populations : initial assessment
| Content Provider | Library of Congress - Books/Printed Material |
|---|---|
| Spatial Coverage | United States |
| Temporal Coverage | 2012 |
| Copyright Year | 2012 |
| Abstract | "Prior to the military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, wars and conflicts have been characterized by such injuries as infectious diseases and catastrophic gunshot wounds. However, the signature injuries sustained by United States military personnel in these most recent conflicts are blast wounds and the psychiatric consequences to combat, particularly posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which affects an estimated 13 to 20 percent of U.S. service members who have fought in Iraq or Afghanistan since 2001. PTSD is triggered by a specific traumatic event - including combat - which leads to symptoms such as persistent re-experiencing of the event; emotional numbing or avoidance of thoughts, feelings, conversations, or places associated with the trauma; and hyperarousal, such as exaggerated startle responses or difficulty concentrating. As the U.S. reduces its military involvement in the Middle East, the Departments of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) anticipate that increasing numbers of returning veterans will need PTSD services. As a result, Congress asked the DoD, in consultation with the VA, to sponsor an IOM study to assess both departments' PTSD treatment programs and services. Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Military and Veteran Populations: Initial Assessment is the first of two mandated reports examines some of the available programs to prevent, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate those who have PTSD and encourages further research that can help to improve PTSD care."--Publisher's description. |
| Page Count | 396 |
| ISBN | 9780309254212 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | National Academies Press |
| Publisher Place | Washington, D.C. |
| Part of Series | Catalog |
| Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Psychological Adaptation Mental Health Military Personnel Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Psychology Soldiers Post-traumatic Stress Disorders Therapy United States Veterans |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Post-traumatic stress disorder--United States |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Soldiers--Mental health--United States |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Veterans--Mental health--United States |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Soldiers--United States--Psychology |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic--therapy--United States |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Military Personnel--psychology--United States |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Veterans--psychology--United States |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Adaptation, Psychological--United States |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Mental Health--United States |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Post-traumatic stress disorder |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Soldiers--Mental health |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Soldiers--Psychology |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Veterans--Mental health |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | United States |
| Subject Domain (in LCC) | RC552.P67 T7663 2012 |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Book |
