Post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic health conditions

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious anxiety disorder that can occur among persons exposed to traumatic events, affecting many of our nation's military and veterans. PTSD has been related to several adverse health outcomes and to increased utilization of health care services. The...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Coughlin, Steven S. 1957- (-)
Other Authors: Coughlin, Steven S. (Steven Scott), 1957-
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, D.C. : American Public Health Association c2013.
Edition:1st ed
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798253506719
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Summary:Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious anxiety disorder that can occur among persons exposed to traumatic events, affecting many of our nation's military and veterans. PTSD has been related to several adverse health outcomes and to increased utilization of health care services. The focus of this book is on the relationships between PTSD and chronic health conditions including other psychiatric conditions; substance abuse and dependency; chronic pain; obesity, diabetes, and the metabolic syndrome; cardiovascular disease; and traumatic brain injury.
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 261 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780875532622