Overview

This book is a user friendly discussion of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as it affects individuals and families. PTSD has become better known and more frequently diagnosed, and affects more than just military families. Causes, diagnosis and treatments, including counseling, medication, and alternative therapy, are discussed. The challenges faced by PTSD individuals and their families are addressed and recommendations are included. New to this edition is information regarding Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and the new policies and treatments in use as well as information about women war veterans, who are a newer demographic for combat PTSD.

Full Product Details

Author:   Cheryl A. Roberts
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.318kg
ISBN:  

9780786449743

ISBN 10:   0786449748
Pages:   231
Publication Date:   28 March 2011
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface      Introduction      1. What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?      2. How Is PTSD Diagnosed, and by Whom?      3. Who Is at Risk for PTSD? Can PTSD Be Prevented?      4. Cross-Cultural Perspectives: Is PTSD a Universal Disorder?      5. PTSD and the Individual      6. PTSD and the Family      7. Can PTSD Families Be Healthy Families?      8. Treatment for PTSD: Counseling      9. Treatment for PTSD: Medication      10. Complementary Techniques for Treating PTSD      11. Living with PTSD      12. Trends in PTSD Research and Treatment      Conclusion      Appendix A. Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD (DSM IV)      Appendix B. Global Assessment of Functioning Scale (DSM IV)      Appendix C. Resources for PTSD Survivors and Families      Appendix D. Resources for Veterans      Appendix E. Recommended Publications      Appendix F. Recommended Films      References      Index     

Reviews

presents typical challenges faced by PTSD individuals and their families...helpful recommendations...of great value to veterans or those in the armed services who may be experiencing PTSD and their family and friends --<i>Library Journal</i>.

“presents typical challenges faced by PTSD individuals and their families...helpful recommendations...of great value to veterans or those in the armed services who may be experiencing PTSD and their family and friends”—Library Journal.

presents typical challenges faced by PTSD individuals and their families...helpful recommendations...of great value to veterans or those in the armed services who may be experiencing PTSD and their family and friends --Library Journal.

Author Information

Cheryl A. Roberts is a professor of TESOL/Applied Linguistics at the University of Northern Iowa. She has taught courses on the Vietnam War and served as consulting editor on Vietnam War Generation Journal. She also co-chaired Vietnam 2000, a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City. She was married to a Vietnam veteran and lives in Waterloo, Iowa.

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