Coppola A Pediatric Surgeon in Iraq |
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| Author:
| Coppola, Chris |
| Cover Design by:
| Carrow, Jennifer |
| Foreword by:
| Raz, Guy |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9840531-1-7 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2010 |
| Publisher: | NTI Upstream
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $24.99USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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Widely regarded as the authoritative work in the field, this book comprehensively explores the psychological needs of today's service members and how to meet them effectively. Expert contributors review best practices for conducting fitness-for-duty evaluations and other types of assessments, treating frequently encountered clinical problems, responding to disasters, and promoting the health and well-being of all personnel. The book also examines the role of mental health...
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Widely regarded as the authoritative work in the field, this book comprehensively explores the psychological needs of today's service members and how to meet them effectively. Expert contributors review best practices for conducting fitness-for-duty evaluations and other types of assessments, treating frequently encountered clinical problems, responding to disasters, and promoting the health and well-being of all personnel. The book also examines the role of mental health professionals in enhancing operational readiness, with chapters on crisis and hostage negotiation, understanding terrorists, and more.
New to This Edition
*The latest scientific knowledge, clinical interventions, and training recommendations.
*Chapter on acute combat stress.
*Chapter on post-deployment problems, including PTSD and depression.
*Chapter on military psychology ethics.
*Coverage of blast concussion screening and evaluation.