Bibliograph

Combat-related traumatic brain injury and PTSD, a resource and recovery guide, Cheryl Lawhorne and Don Philpott

Type

Label

Combat-related traumatic brain injury and PTSD, a resource and recovery guide, Cheryl Lawhorne and Don Philpott

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-263) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Combat-related traumatic brain injury and PTSD

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

656454581

Responsibility statement

Cheryl Lawhorne and Don Philpott

Series statement

Military life, 3

Sub title

a resource and recovery guide

Summary

As more veterans return from deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, more are needing care for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI). While there are several treatment and recovery options, outlets for support, and other resources, understanding and gaining access to them is often difficult or confusing. Authors Cheryl Lawhorne and Don Philpott offer guidance for returning veterans, from treatment options, to diagnostic criteria and techniques, to resources for rehabilitation and support. The authors begin discussions of TBI and PTSD by offering definitions of each, outlining the risk factors, and exploring the relationship between the two. They then move on to provide explanations of diagnostic criteria, treatment options, prevention techniques, and barriers to seeking care. Sections on the important role that insurance and health care plays, and on the support of family and friends, round out this volume

Table Of Contents

Introduction: A history of deployed forces -- Types of conflict and associated stresses -- Blast injuries and concussions -- Traumatic brain injury -- Post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder -- From a medical perspective -- Barriers for seeking care -- Health care, insurance, and benefits -- Families -- Benefits -- Grief and bereavement -- Resources

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