Coping with posttraumatic stress disorder in returning troops : wounds of war II /

Coping with posttraumatic stress disorder in returning troops : wounds of war II / edited by Brenda K. Wiederhold. - Amsterdam ; Washington, D.C. : IOS Press, 2010. - 1 online resource (xxiii, 287 pages) : illustrations (some color) - NATO science for peace and security. Sub-series E : Human and societal dynamics, v. 68 1874-6276 ; . - NATO science for peace and security series. E, Human and societal dynamics ; v. 68. .

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

section 1. Setting the state : vulnerability -- section 2. Diagnosis and assessment -- section 3. Traning and treatment -- section 4. Technology-based training and treatment -- section 5. PTSD & comorbidity.

Military post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common and disabling consequence of war, terrorism and natural disasters which presents an increasing problem for service men and women around the world. It has been shown that those who serve in both combat missions and peacekeeping operations are at greater risk of developing PTSD as a result of the 'wounds of war'. These wounds may take the obvious form of physical disabilities, but 'invisible' wounds, such as depression, anxiety, stress and chronic pin may also lead to an increased risk of PTSD. This book presents full papers, focused on the key presentations from the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Wounds of War: Coping with Posttraumatic Stress in Returning Troops, held in October 2009. These papes critically assess existing knowledge in the field and identify directions for future action. The book addresses the five key issues of PTSD: vulnerability, diagnosis and assessment, prevention, treatment and associated disorders. While PTSD may be an inisible illness, its effects are certainly not invisible. Countries must work together to develop prevention and treatment strategies which ensure that service men and women everywhere are able to assimilate back into society to lead productive lives and ejoy the freedom they fought to protect. The purpose of this book is to contribute to this process.


English.

9781607505716 1607505711 128288025X 9781282880252 9786612880254 6612880252

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Post-traumatic stress disorder--Congresses.
Post-traumatic stress disorder--Etiology--Congresses.
Post-traumatic stress disorder--Treatment--Congresses.
Military psychiatry.
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic--therapy
Veterans Health
Military Psychiatry
État de stress post-traumatique--Congrès.
État de stress post-traumatique--Étiologie--Congrès.
État de stress post-traumatique--Traitement--Congrès.
Psychiatrie militaire.
PSYCHOLOGY--Psychopathology--Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Post-traumatic stress disorder--Etiology.
Post-traumatic stress disorder--Treatment.


Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Conference papers and proceedings.

RC552.P67 / N38 2009eb

616.85/21

WM 172.5

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