Preventing and Treating the Invisible Wounds of War: Combat Trauma, Moral Injury, and Psychological Health
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Author Description
This volume provides several perspectives that help practitioners, advocates, and policymakers understand the impact of historical and recent wars on U.S. Military veterans. The chapters address newly recognized conditions, such as moral injury, military sexual trauma, and remote combat trauma as precursors to more serious diagnosable mental health disorders with the goal of addressing how these conditions can be identified and mitigated in future combat operations. The chapters also provide new insights on calculating the costs of wars in terms of dollars spent on treating mental health conditions, the intergenerational impact of combat trauma on families and future generations, and involvement in the criminal justice system of those who do not receive treatment due to discharge characterizations from military misconduct.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the multifaceted psychological and ethical challenges posed by combat-related trauma, specifically focusing on the long-term impact of moral injury and military service on veterans. The authors, a collaborative group of legal and mental health experts, utilize a combination of clinical observation, policy analysis, and historical data to argue for more effective identification and mitigation strategies. By examining the intersection of military service, mental health, and the justice system, the text provides a framework for understanding the hidden costs of modern warfare.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of emerging psychological conditions including moral injury, military sexual trauma, and remote combat trauma.
- Examination of the systemic links between untreated trauma and involvement in the criminal justice system.
- Assessment of the intergenerational impact of combat trauma on military families.
- Evaluation of the economic and social costs associated with long-term mental health treatment for veterans.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and practitioners in the fields of military medicine and veteran advocacy identify this work as a critical resource for understanding the evolving landscape of post-combat mental health. Readers frequently note the academic rigor and the practical utility of the policy-oriented chapters for those working within the military-civilian interface.
Page Count:
408
Publication Date:
2023-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0197646581
ISBN-13:
9780197646588
Psychology
Ethics
Sociology
Military History
National security
Medicine
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