title: War trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder.
abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder is a delayed reaction to an abnormal, traumatic life experience, such as combat, terrorism, an automobile or aircraft accident, a natural disaster, and physical, sexual or psychologic abuse. Major concerns exist about the use of medication in treating post-traumatic stress disorder. Patients suffering from the disorder appear to benefit from psychosocial therapy and spiritual support, in conjunction with medication.
authors.affiliation: Trauma Recovery and Counseling Center of Greater Washington, Alexandria, Virginia.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Niles
mesh_terms: D003130:Combat Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy