Slone, Laurie B.,

After the war zone : a practical guide for returning troops and their families / Laurie B. Slone and Matthew J. Friedman. - Cambridge, Mass. : Da Capo Lifelong, - xiv, 279 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-239) and index.

Understanding the emotional cycle of deployment -- During deployment : setting the stage for homecoming -- Homecoming : separating myth from reality -- Understanding battlemind -- Common reactions to the trauma of war -- Anger and the adrenaline train -- Guilt and moral dilemmas -- Handling grief -- Reconnecting with your partner, children, family, and friends -- Overcoming barriers to care -- Posttraumatic stress disorder -- Recognizing other mental health issues -- Dealing with injury -- Community support -- For those facing unique challenges.

A resource for service members, their spouses, families, and communities offers a guide to the most common after-effects of war and includes strategies for reintegration into everyday life, discussion of common myths, and an exploration of mental health concerns.

9781600940545 1600940544

2008005555


Veterans--Mental health.
War neuroses--Prevention.
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Combat Disorders--prevention & control.
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic.
Veterans--psychology.
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Veterans--Mental health.
Veteranen.
Posttraumatische stressstoornis.
Gezinshereniging.
Krigsveteraner--
Krigsveteraner--sociala aspekter.
Posttraumatiskt stress-syndrom.
Veterans--Mental health.
War--Psychological aspects.
Post-traumatic stress disorder.


Nonfiction.

RC550 / .S548 2008

616.85/212

WM 184 / S634 2008