WAR IN THE MIND: POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) AFTER RETURNING FROM THE WAR ZONE
WAR IN THE MIND: POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) AFTER RETURNING FROM THE WAR ZONE
Author(s): MALWINA DANKIEWICZSubject(s): Security and defense
Published by: Wyższa Szkoła Bezpieczeństwa Publicznego i Indywidualnego “Apeiron” w Krakowie
Keywords: posttraumatic stress disorder;PTSD;combat stress;mental health;
Summary/Abstract: The article presents the characteristics of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a kind of mental disorder that can occur after experiencing a traumatic event such as war. It was described the types of events that can lead to PTSD, the way of development of the disorder, its symptoms and risk factors that increase susceptibility to developing the disease. It was analyzed the issue of combat stress as one of the possible sources of PTSD, typical for men, and the problem of suicide attempts among soldiers and veterans was also presented. The examples of preventive and therapeutic measures undertaken both in Poland and abroad were discussed.
Journal: Security Dimensions. International and National Studies
- Issue Year: 2014
- Issue No: 12
- Page Range: 133-140
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English