Ebook: New tools to enhance posttraumatic stress disorder diagnosis and treatment : invisible wounds of war
Author: Wiederhold B. K.
- Tags: Post traumatic stress disorder Diagnosis Congresses Treatment HEALTH FITNESS Diseases General MEDICAL Clinical Medicine Evidence Based Internal
- Series: NATO science for peace and security series. E Human and societal dynamics, vol. 108.
- Year: 2013
- Publisher: IOS Press
- City: Ankara, Turkey)
- Language: English
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The number of cases of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affecting both combat veterans and survivors of armed conflict has increased in recent years. Exposure to traumatic events can cause PTSD, and the serious consequences of this disorder can often lead to impulsive and destructive behaviors such as drug abuse and uncontrollable anger. Combat related PTSD is also one of the strongest contributing factors to Read more...