Understanding Combat Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Softcover

Walter F. McDermott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786469463 ISBN 13: 9780786469468

Publisher: McFarland & Company, 2012

Synopsis

This introduction to the invisible wound of war, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, explains the historical development of PTSD, its myriad symptoms and the most effective psychological and medical treatments. Combining the basic tenets of cognitive psychotherapy and his own military experience, the author explores such topics as PTSD's effects on families and spouses, fear and anxiety, memory difficulties, feelings of guilt or anger, depression and suicidal thoughts, and others.

Because it is a hidden, psychological wound, veterans afflicted with PTSD may find it difficult to understand their symptoms. Veterans and their families can better understand PTSD by reading this book.

About this title

About the Author

Walter F. McDermott, Ph.D., a Vietnam combat veteran, is a retired clinical psychologist who treated combat PTSD veterans for nearly 30 years, mainly at the Jacksonville, Florida, Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic's Mental Health Unit. He lives in Atlantic Beach, Florida.

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786469463
• ISBN 13: 9780786469468
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 210