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Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung Describes how the characteristics of PTSD manifest in daily life and details its effects on the emotional, mental, and physical aspects of an individual’s life. It analyzes the affect of PTSD on the couple and the family; explains how and by whom the disorder is diagnosed; and describes mental health approaches to treatment, such as individual, group, and substance abuse counselling. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of ContentsPreface 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 ...
