Publisher's Synopsis
The number of cases of post traumatic stress disorder PTSD affecting both combat veterans and survivors of armed conflict has increased in recent years. Exposure to traumatic events can cause PTSD, and the serious consequences of this disorder can often lead to impulsive and destructive behaviors such as drug abuse and uncontrollable anger. Combat related PTSD is also one of the strongest contributing factors to the high suicide risk in returning troops.This book presents the collected papers from the 2012 NATO Advanced Study Institute ASI Invisible Wounds New Tools to Enhance PTSD Diagnosis and Treatment IW2012, held in Ankara,
