A civilian social worker's guide to the treatment of war-induced PTSD.
Post-traumatic stress disorder has been designated as one of the signature wounds of the Iraq/Afghanistan war. Approximately 15% of returning service members have been diagnosed with PTSD and the numbers increase daily. As such, civilian social workers and other mental health professionals need to understand the diagnosis and how best to help those struggling with the disorder. This article will explore the etiology and treatment approaches used in management for those with PTSD.
Department of Family Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Department of Family Medicine, 6915 Inlet Cove Drive, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, USA. Jeffrey.Yarvis@amedd.army.mil
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