Veteran and Military Mental Health: A Clinical Manual

This book provides mental health treatment for veterans and active military personnel, with a focus on the recent collapse of the US-installed Afghanistan government. It covers the foundations of veteran and military mental health culture, the healthcare system, and the unique conditions found in patients, such as sleep disorders, traumatic brain injury, homelessness, substance abuse, and sexual trauma. It is an invaluable resource for mental health professionals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 24 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This book is a comprehensive guide to mental health treatment for veterans and active military personnel, covering foundational practices and tailored content related to the recent collapse of the US-installed Afghanistan government. It recognizes the complex emotions experienced by veterans who have fought for the past twenty years. The book is organized into four parts:
1. Foundations of Veteran and Military Mental Health Culture: This section explores the transition from active duty to veteran status, the stigma and barriers to care, and the impact of deployment on mental health.
2. Healthcare System for Military Personnel: Part two delves into the healthcare system that military personnel navigate throughout their careers, including deployment and returning home. It examines the unique challenges faced by these individuals, such as sleep disorders, traumatic brain injury, homelessness, substance abuse, and sexual trauma.
3. Unique Conditions of Patients: Chapters in this part examine the critically unique conditions found in veterans, including sleep disorders, traumatic brain injury, homelessness, substance abuse, and sexual trauma.
4. Effects of Deployment on Veterans and Their Families: The book concludes with discussions on the effects of deployment on the loved ones of military personnel and their mental state upon returning home.

This manual is a valuable resource for mental health professionals working with new military personnel patients and those who have observed a significant shift in their patients due to recent events. It provides a timely, socially conscious, and comprehensive approach to mental health care for veterans and active military personnel.

Weight: 980g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031180088
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023