Veterans Health
Veterans and military personnel often encounter health issues that are different from civilians. These health issues can include physical injuries caused from combat, mental and emotional stress from factors like separation from family or serving in a different part of the world, as well as exposure to environmental contaminations like chemicals, poor water, and infections. While serving, injuries can become life-threatening, cause disabilities, or have a lasting impact on daily life (National Library of Medicine, 2017).
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Care of Military Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families by
Although combat experiences are decreasing, future exposure of military service men and women is likely given ongoing worldwide operations of the U.S. military. In addition, the sequelae from these combat-related experiences and conditions will continue to impact service members’ health and functioning, as well as the health and functioning of their families, for years to come.
ISBN: 9781585625314Publication Date: 2014
Functional Assessment for Adults with Disabilities by
Assessment of individuals’ functional abilities relevant to work requirements should be an important part of determining whether they are able to meet workplace demands and sustain work
performance on a regular and continuing basis. Over the years, many tests, surveys, and instruments have been developed to collect information about individuals’ physical and mental functional abilities.
ISBN: 9780309489386Publication Date: 2019
Handbook of Military and Veteran Suicide by
For the past decade, suicidal behavior in military and veteran populations has been a constant feature in the news and in the media, with suicide rates among active duty American military personnel reaching their highest level in almost three decades. Handbook of Military and Veteran Suicide reviews the most advanced scientific understanding of the phenomenon of active duty and veteran suicide, while providing a useful, hands-on clinical guide for those working with this population. This comprehensive Handbook covers all relevant topics and current research in suicide in military and veteran populations, including links between suicide and PTSD, the stigma of mental health treatment in the military, screening for firearms access in military and veteran populations,"subintentioned" suicide (e.g. reckless driving and other such "accidental" deaths), women in combat, and working with families. Chapters also cover suicide risk assessment, ethical issues in treating suicidal patients, evidence-based treatments for PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and managing suicide in older veterans. Significant issues that may arise in assessing and treating military and veteran populations who are at risk for suicide are presented and discussed with evidence-based and practical recommendations. This Handbook will benefit researchers, policy makers, and clinicians who work with active duty military and veteran populations.
ISBN: 9780199873616Publication Date: 2017
Handbook of Psychosocial Interventions for Veterans and Service Members by
An essential resource for private practice mental health clinicians and primary care physicians, as well as a useful adjunct for VA and DOD psychologists and staff.
ISBN: 9780199353996Publication Date: 2016
Military Psychologists' Desk Reference by
The authoritative guide in the field of military mental health, covering in a clear and concise manner the depth and breadth of this expanding area at a pivotal and relevant time.
ISBN: 9780199928262Publication Date: 2013-07-30
Preventing Psychological Disorders in Service Members and Their Families by
This report evaluates risk and protective factors in military and family populations and suggests that prevention strategies are needed at multiple levels - individual, interpersonal, institutional, community, and societal - in order to address the influence that these factors have on psychological health. This report also reviews and critiques reintegration programs and prevention strategies for PTSD, depression, recovery support, and prevention of substance abuse, suicide, and interpersonal violence.
ISBN: 9780309297158Publication Date: 2014
Returning Home from Iraq and Afghanistan: Assessment of Readjustment Needs of Veterans, Service Members, and Their Families by
The study consisted of two phases. The Phase 1 task was to conduct a preliminary assessment. The Phase 2 task was to provide a comprehensive assessment of the physical, psychologic, social, and economic effects of deployment on and identification of gaps in care for members and former members, their families, and their communities.
Publication Date: 2012
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- Veterans Health Administration The Veterans Health Administration provides primary care, specialized care, and related medical and social support services to American veterans.
- Help for Service Members and Their Families A variety of resources and services for service members and veterans from MentalHealth.gov.