After the War Zone: A Practical Guide for Returning Troops and Their Families

Two experts from the VA National Center for PTSD provide an essential resource for service members, their spouses, families, and communities, sharing what troops really experience during deployment and back home. Pinpointing the most common after-effects of war and offering strategies for troop reintegration to daily life, Drs. Friedman and Slone cover the myths and realities of homecoming; reconnecting with spouse and family; anger and adrenaline; guilt and moral dilemmas; and PTSD and other mental-health concerns. With a wealth of community and government resources, tips, and suggestions, "After the War Zone" is a practical guide to helping troops and their families prevent war zone stresses from having a lasting negative impact.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
Published: 05/13/2008
ISBN: 9781600940545
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.41w x 0.82d

Review Citations: Library Journal 05/01/2008 pg. 87