Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Combat Veterans

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Runninghead: POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) IN VETERANS Assignment #2: Library Research Paper Gemma K. Vizcocho University of Southern California Professor Laura Gale, MSW, LCSW April 26, 2017 Abstract The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in more than 1.4 million U.S military service members being deployed in combat, with 37% having deployed at least twice (Department of Defense, 2009). Many service members are returning from combat with an array of negative health issues associated with combat such as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Findings suggest that at least 9% of returning service members screen positive for PTSD (Taber and Hurley, 2009). Treatments for combat-related …show more content…

J Psychiatr Res. 1975;12:189-198. · Rovner BW, Folstein MF. Mini-mental state exam in clinical practice. Hosp Pract. 1987;22(1A):99, 103, 106, 110. · Tombaugh TN, McIntyre NJ. The mini-mental state examination: a comprehensive review. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1992;40(9):922-935. Source: www.medicine.uiowa.edu/igec/tools/cognitive/MMSE.pdf Provided by NHCQF, 0106-410 PTSD CheckList – Civilian Version (PCL-C) Below is a list of problems and complaints that people sometimes have in response to stressful life experiences. Please read each one carefully, pick the answer that indicates how much you have been bothered by that problem in the last month. No. Response Not at all (1) A little bit (2) Moderately (3) Quite a bit (4) Extremely (5) 1. Repeated, disturbing memories, thoughts, or images of a stressful experience from the past? 2. Repeated, disturbing dreams of a stressful experience from the …show more content…

17. Feeling jumpy or easily startled? PCL-M for DSM-IV (11/1/94) Weathers, Litz, Huska, & Keane National Center for PTSD-Behavioral Science Div. Two versions of the PCL exist: 1) PCL-M is specific to PTSD caused by military experiences and 2) PCL-C is applied generally to any traumatic event. DHCC Clinicians Helpline: 1 (866) 559-1627 DSN: 662-6563 www.PDHealth.mil How is the PCL Scored? 1) Add up all items from each of the 17 items for a total severity score (range = 17-85) 17-29 This cut off shows little to no severity. 28-29 Some PTSD symptoms - If you are seeing or will be seeing a therapist, print the results of this Quiz and take to your therapist for further evaluation. 30–44 Moderate to Moderately High severity of PTSD symptoms - If you are seeing or will be seeing a therapist, print the results of this Quiz and take to your therapist for further evaluation. 45-85 High Severity of PTSD symptoms - If you are seeing or will be seeing a therapist, print the results of this Quiz and take to your therapist for further evaluation. Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) About: This scale is a self-report measure of anxiety. Items: 21

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