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BL
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634546
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dltt
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| Main Entry
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McDermott, Walter F.,1946-
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| Title & Author
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Understanding combat related post traumatic stress disorder /\ Walter F. McDermott
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| Page. NO
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viii, 201 pages ;; 23 cm
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| ISBN
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9780786469468 (softcover : alk. paper)
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: 0786469463 (softcover : alk. paper)
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-198) and index
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| Contents
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History of Combat Disorders -- Symptoms and Diagnosis of PTSD -- Post Trauma PTSD Rates -- Family Difficulties -- The Veteran's Spouse -- Psychotherapy -- Cognitive Psychotherapy -- Shattered Assumptions -- Fear and Anxiety -- Psychological Treatments of Fear -- Memory Difficulties -- Nightmares and Flashbacks -- Social Avoidance -- Guilt -- Anger and Violence -- Depression and Suicidal Thoughts -- Low Self-Esteem -- Substance Abuse -- Medications -- Experimental Treatments -- Chronic Pain and PTSD -- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD -- Special Combat Veteran Populations
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| Abstract
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"This book is about the invisible wound of war, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In a semi-memoir format, it explains the historical development of PTSD, its myriad symptoms and the scientifically verified psychological and medical treatments for the disorder. It also investigates the exciting new research into its neurobiological foundations"--Provided by publisher
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Post-traumatic stress disorder
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Post-traumatic stress disorder-- Treatment
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Soldiers-- Mental health-- United States
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Veterans-- Mental health-- United States
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Combat-- Psychological aspects
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Psychology, Military
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Soldiers-- United States, Biography
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Veterans-- United States, Biography
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Post-traumatic stress disorder-- Patients-- United States, Biography
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| Dewey Classification
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616.85/21
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| LC Classification
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RC552.P67M383 2012
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