| Coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Guide for Families, 2d ed. Contributor(s): Roberts, Cheryl A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786449748 ISBN-13: 9780786449743 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science - Psychology | Neuropsychology |
| Dewey: 616.852 |
| LCCN: 2011002128 |
| Series: McFarland Health Topics |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.8" (0.7 lbs) 231 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |