Citation

Ritchie EC. Psychiatr. Ann. 2003; 33(11): 710-715.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Healio)

DOI

10.3928/0048-5713-20031101-06

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article has touched upon many complicated issues of military psychiatry, highlighting those which have relevance to civilian providers. Civilian providers, especially those who treat reservists or veterans, need to know about the stresses their patients have encountered. As the wounded from recent conflict in Iraq become veterans and move into civilian society, practitioners should know about their challenges. Fortunately, the number of POWs from this conflict are few, but future conflicts and terrorist attacks offer further potential for hostage-taking, and the principles discussed above will still be relevant. The US military has learned the importance of primary prevention approaches to forestall and mitigate psychological reactions to combat and terrorism. It is increasingly sophisticated in treatment of service members. Suicide and domestic violence prevention programs are an ongoing challenge.

Language: en