1. Mental health needs of returning veterans.
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Keane TM, Docherty JP, Jesse RL, Lee J, McNurlen J, and Zeller E
- Subjects
- Community Mental Health Services methods, Evidence-Based Practice methods, Family Relations, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Patient Acceptance of Health Care psychology, United States, Family Health, Health Services Needs and Demand, Mental Health, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic diagnosis, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic epidemiology, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic psychology, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic therapy, Veterans psychology, Veterans statistics & numerical data, Veterans Health
- Abstract
As more service members return from war zones around the world, clinicians must be prepared to treat them. Veterans with PTSD and other mental disorders must overcome the stigma associated with seeking treatment, and clinicians must equip these patients and their family members to deal with challenging symptoms. Clinicians should learn about military culture and jargon to better understand these patients and should become familiar with veteran resources to direct veterans and their families to the appropriate services. Clinicians may also need to communicate with their patients' employers to help both parties deal with illnesses such as PTSD. A coordinated effort is needed to meet the needs of veterans and their families, and clinicians play an integral role in recognizing and meeting those needs., (© Copyright 2013 Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc.)
- Published
- 2013
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