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ABSTRACT

This paper examined the hypothesis that PTSD-unique symptom clusters of re-experiencing, active avoidance and hyperarousal were more related to the fear/phobic disorders, while shared PTSD symptoms of dysphoria were more closely related to Anxious-Misery disorders (MDD/GAD).

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OBJECTIVE:

The objectives of this study were to describe the prevalence and types of community reintegration problems among Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans who receive U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical care, identify interests in interventions or information to promote readjustment to community life, and explore associations between probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and reintegration problems and treatment interests.

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Exploration of the resilience construct in posttraumatic stress disorder severity and functional correlates in military combat veterans who have served since September 11, 2001.

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Objective

As troops return from Iraq and Afghanistan to civilian life, clinicians are starting to grapple with how best to detect those at risk of postdeployment adjustment problems. Data reveal the presence of mental health problems in these soldiers, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), head injury, and alcohol abuse.

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Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr. has sent a message to commanders throughout the force to reinforce new policies designed to minimize the effects of mild traumatic brain injuries, or mTBI.

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Approximately 1.1 million members of the Guard and Reserve protect our nation.

With ongoing high-operations tempo overseas, guardsmen and reservists across all services will continue to deploy.

Since September 11, 2001, nearly 775,000 Guard and Reserve members have served or are currently deployed.

These deployments bring increased exposure to conditions that may affect psychological health, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

In 2009, there were 17,538 hospitalizations for psychological health issues throughout the military compared to 11,156 for physical injuries and battle wounds. [p.4]

SEE ALSO: National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) (click on link icon).

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